Local Govt Chairman brutally attacked by suspected thugs, hospitalised
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the brutal attack on Alhaji Danlami Abdullahi Saku, Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area, by unidentified individuals on Sallah day.
The incident occurred at Saku, the chairman’s hometown, where he was reportedly assaulted to the point of unconsciousness. He was initially admitted to Bida General Hospital and later transferred to another facility due to the severity of his injuries.
Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, described the assault in a statement: “On June 16, 2024, at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Division that the Chairman of Katcha LGA, Hon. Danlami Abdullahi Saku, was attacked by some miscreants in Saku-Gaza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.
“The attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the chairman and one Alhaji Yanda of the same area.
“The chairman sustained serious injuries during the attack and he was taken to General Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.
“Preliminary investigation is ongoing at Katcha Police Division, while effort is being intensified to apprehend the miscreants who were responsible for the criminal force and assault causing grievous hurt on the chairman.”
According to THISDAY reports, the chairman allegedly assaulted emissaries sent by Alhaji Yanda’s children to collect a debt of N1.5 million owed for over a year. In retaliation, the emissaries mobilized others and assaulted the chairman severely.
