Islamic Leader Killed In Kaduna, Private Parts Removed

– File photo of gunmen

By Adeola Idris

Peace has since vacated the once serene Awai village in Kaduna State’s Soba Local Council after the lifeless body of Malam Salisu Mai Almajirai was discovered on the side of the road, with his genitals severed.

The event occurred over the weekend, around 24 hours before the victim’s wedding.

Speaking to reporters about the tragedy, a local leader, Sarkin Awai, Rufa’i Waziri, said the entire community was thrown into disarray by the death of “an innocent man with integrity”.

Waziri said when they wanted to take him away for the burial, during preparations, they discovered that his penis had been removed.

“This kind of brutal killing is disturbing,” he stated.

Malama Zulaihat, the deceased’s wife, stated that her husband left their home in the morning on Wednesday.

He returned to his previous home to greet the residents. However, a few hours later, one of his students approached her and informed her that he had gone to his tailor in Zaria to pick up the new clothing he wanted for the wedding.

Zulaihat, who was in tears, explained that when Malam Salisu did not return in the evening, she sent for his new bride. When she arrived, she informed her of the issue and asked to use her phone to contact him.

“When we called, he answered that the tailor didn’t finish on time. But he was at Wanka, about to board a motorcycle, on his way home. After that, we called the number several times but it was no longer available. We decided to call it a day.

“I saw the bride off, came back, and locked the house because night had fallen. Early in the morning, my son went out and returned in a hurry, telling me that his father had been murdered.”

Ali Hadimi, a neighbour, characterised the deceased as “a complete gentleman, who hated trouble, loved peace and unity” in response.

Confirming the occurrence, ASP Mansur Hassan, spokesperson for the Kaduna State Police Command, stated that police investigations had commenced to capture the criminals.