Bago sad over killing of Galla village head, brother to agric minister - Businessday NG

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed sadness over the killing of the village head of Galla in Borgu Emirate, Ahmed Yusuf.

Yusuf, who was also a brother to Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, was reportedly killed by bandits in his Palace.

In a condolence message signed by Bologi Ibrahim, Chief Press Secretary, the governor described the killing of the traditional ruler in his Palace as a demonstration of the boldness and high level of insolence of the bandits.

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