By Adam Ahmed, Gusau
The Organization for the Concern of Less Privileged & Displaced Citizens in Zamfara State has called for Justice to prevail for Magaji Lawal and Imam Hassan Mada over their alleged gruesome murder by the operatives of Zamfara state community protection guard CPG.
The Chairman of the organization in Zamfara state Mal. Murtala Ibrahim made the call at a press conference in Gusau Wednesday.
“As a patriot citizen, I want to commend the state Commissioner of Police in Zamfara for his commitment to investigating the case of Magaji Lawal, who was allegedly killed by suspected members of the Community Protection Guard (CPG)”.
According to him, based on the interrogations by the Commissioner of Police, members of the CPG claimed that they did not kill Magaji Lawal, instead they alleged that their former Commander, Col. Rabiu Yandoto, was responsible for the killing.
“The CPG members stated that Col. Yandoto called them, asking if they had arrested Magaji Lawal. When they confirmed they had, Col. Yandoto drove to the scene, took the keys to the cell where Magaji was held, and later emerged to announce that he had completed his work. After Col. Yandoto left, the CPG members discovered Magaji’s lifeless body”.
” The Commissioner of Police emphasized that the former state Commandant of the CPG, Col. Yandoto, has been arrested and is being investigated in connection with Magaji Lawal’s death”.
” The Commissioner also clarified that the case is not politically motivated but rather a matter of murder, which will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted”. Malam Murtala further stated.
According to him, Col. Yandoto is a prime suspect in the killing of Late Magaji Lawal Yandoto. Stressing that he is the former Commander of the CPG who was sacked by the state and is currently under investigation for his alleged role in the murder.
“I commend the Commissioner for his commitment to an impartial investigation, unaffected by potential political connections. This dedication to justice is truly commendable”.
Malam Murtala urged the state Commissioner of police to continue with the investigating the killings of innocent people, particularly Imam Hassan Mada.
He also Commended Zamfara State government for sacking Col. Yandoto as Commander of the CPG and urge the state government to ensure that justice is served to the Magaji family.
“As a patriotic citizen and activist for justice, I stand in solidarity with the Magaji family and offer my support in their quest for justice”. Mal. Murtala said.
According to him, his organization had already assembled a team of lawyers who will assist the family in seeking justice for their loved one.
“I will continue to monitor the case and advocate for the rights of the Magaji Lawali and Imam Hassan Mada family.” He said.
“We will insure that justice is served to the Magaji Lawal and Imam Hassan Mada families”. He added.
