Some suspected killers have invaded the private residence of one Malam Sani of Hanyar Agama Lafiya in Tsafe local governmentl area of the state on Friday and gruesomely murdered him and his two children.
A source who confided in this medium said, based on the suspicion by the residents, the invaders were suspected to be hired killers whose mission was to assassinate the deceased.
The source further said a few months back, the same suspects were alleged to have attacked the deceased and attempted to cart away his cow, but the attack was repelled.
He said after the incident, the deceased and his relations reported the matter to the police and the guardians of the suspects were invited where a resolution was reached.
He added that the suspects were asked to put down an undertaking to the effect that whatever happened to the victim they would be held responsible.
The source further said, suddenly on Saturday night they were alleged to invade the residence of the deceased again killed him and two of his biological sons.
Another source said, in that night when the incident occured, the neighbor of the deceased attempted to rescue him but had to run due to fear of attackers.
He told this medium that, the neighbor had confidentially informed many people that he recognized two out of the attackers and had already reported the information to the police.
Zamfara State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP Shehu Muhammad said, the command has received the report of the incident and investigation has already commenced.
He said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and the matter has been transferred to State CID for further action noting that the accused would be prosecuted in the court of law.
