Gunmen have killed the oldest son of a member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Dass Constituency, Bala Ali, few days after kidnapping him.
The sad incident was disclosed by a lawmaker representing Burra Constituency, Ado Wakili, during the plenary presided over by the deputy speaker, Alhaji Danlami Ahmed Kawule.
In addition, Abubakar Dambam representing Dambam/Zagaya/Jalam Constituency, explained that the funeral prayers for the deceased had already taken place, describing the incident as shocking and disturbing.
The deputy speaker directed that a special prayer be conducted for the deceased, which was led by Bello Muazu Shira representing Shira Constituency.
He also announced that the assembly would pay a condolence visit to the bereaved member and his family in Dass