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Abuja-Kaduna Highway: Ganduje Shocked Over 16 Kano Indigenes Killed By Gunmen

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Abuja-Kaduna Highway: Ganduje Shocked Over 16 Kano Indigenes Killed By Gunmen

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Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has expressed shock over mass murder of 16 Kano indigenes en-route to Kano along Abuja-Kaduna Highway by gunmen.

He said in a statement, “We were shocked with the bad news of the death of 16 Dambatta indigenes on Abuja-Kaduna highway, who were travelling from Abuja to Kano, as a result of attack from unidentified gunmen. The news is devastating and frustrating.”

He commisirated with the families of the deceased, the people of Dambatta local government, and the people of Kano state.

“May Allah accept their martyrdom and may He punish all the perpetrators of this heinous act. There is nothing more shocking than this,” he lamented.

He urged people to pray fervently for the reposed souls. Prayed that, “May Allah give their families the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

“On behalf of the government and people of Kano state, I am condoling with the families of the deceased and the people of Dambatta local government, over this tragedy. May Allah forgive all their wrongdoings and reward their good deeds,” he prayed.

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