The senator representing Kaduna State’s southern district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has publicly condemned the murder of Raymond Timothy Adai, a contender for the post of councillor in the upcoming local government election, and his younger brother.
The senator, while expressing sadness over the ugly incident in his statement on Monday, disclosed that Adai and James Timothy, his younger brother, were allegedly murdered.
“Mr Adai, a councillorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and his younger brother were attacked and killed on Sunday evening, 29th September 2024, while on their way back from a political campaign in Kizachi Village of Pari Ward.
“More worrisome is the fact that Mr Timothy left behind a pregnant wife and three children.
“The government’s primary responsibility is the security and welfare of its people; consequently, I wish to once again reiterate my previous call on the Government of Kaduna State to thoroughly investigate and address these recurrent security challenges in our state, especially in Kauru Local Government, to ensure that our citizens are well protected.
“The only way we can avenge this gruesome murder is by ensuring that the perpetrators are found and made to face the consequences of their actions.
“I extend my deepest condolences to Mr Raymond’s wife, his children, the entire Timothy family, the people of Pari Ward, and the entire Kauru Local Government on this great loss.
“I stand in solidarity with their family while praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of our brothers,” the statement read.