The vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress [ADC], Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on the Kano State government to without delay constitute a thoroughly probe into the brutal slaughter of renowned social media political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Shagamu was killed at his home in Kano by unknown assailants.
In a statement via his X, Kwankwaso described the attack on Shagamu as horrific and pledged that should the authorities fail to take decisive and transparent action, the incoming NDC Government will, upon assumption of office, launch a full investigation and take all necessary steps to hold those responsible accountable.
The full statement is published below…
I am deeply disturbed by the killing of the renowned social media political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, whose body was found today in a pool of his blood at his home in Kano.
Dan Shagamu was brutally slaughtered in a horrific attack. I strongly urge the Kano State Government to immediately constitute an investigative panel to thoroughly probe this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Should the authorities fail to take decisive and transparent action, the incoming NDC Government will, upon assumption of office, launch a full investigation and take all necessary steps to hold those responsible accountable.
I further call on both the State and Federal Governments to protect opposition voices from harm. The Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of expression for all citizens, and this right must shield everyone from threats, attacks, and intimidation.
The Nigerian authorities must ensure a full investigation and that those responsible are held accountable.
I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and followers. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen. – RMK