Gunmen have murdered a lawmaker, Ishaya Bakano, of Song Local Government Council of Adamawa State.
The gunmen were said to have stormed the lawmaker’s residence in his hometown, Bannga, in the early hours of Saturday.
It was learnt they shot his son and whisked him away before murdering hom a few hours after.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa Command, Superintendent of Police, Suleiman Nguroje, who confirmed the incident said that security agencies are doing everything possible to apprehend the perpetrators. He added that police are investigating the killing.
The murdered lawmaker was the deputy leader of Song Local Government Council. He represented Gudu Mboi Ward in the Council.