Zamfara State Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs and former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mamman Tsafe’s son has been reportedly killed by bandits.
The gunmen invaded Tsafe Town, the council headquarters of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state on Sunday, April 3 after evening prayers.
It was reported that three people were killed during the attack.
A police source confirmed the attack and the killing of the commissioner’s son, adding that the police would release an official statement on the incident.
Residents disclosed that the criminals clad in military uniforms stormed the Shiyar Namada area close to the commissioner’s residence and opened fire on people.
“Some residents who had earlier spotted them mistook them as security operatives on routine patrol. Some of them didn’t bother to raise alarm,” a resident simply identified as Umar said
“The commissioner’s son, alongside some other people were seated at the frontage of DIG Ibrahim Mamman Tsafe’s residence during iftar when suddenly the armed men showed up and started firing at everyone on sight
“During the attack, most people observing Tarawih prayer in several mosques around the area and residents had to flee to safety. The armed men later withdrew into the forest. As I’m talking to you I’m at the Waziri’s residence where preparations for their funeral are underway,” he said. – Daily Trust.
