Magistrate stabbed to death in Kebbi; NBA kicks
The Kebbi chapter of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) is demanding justice for Muhammad Attahiru-Zagga, a magistrate who was stabbed to death on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi.
Mr Attahiru-Zagga was the presiding magistrate at Magistrates’ Court II, Jega, Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
He died Thursday night at his residence located in Aliero quarters, Birnin Kebbi, after he was allegedly stabbed.
The police have arrested his ex-wife, Hauwa Abubakar, who was found at the scene of the crime.
An investigation has commenced the police also offered in a statement.
The bar association however vowed to stay on the matter to ensure that the murderer(s) are brought to justice.
While offering their condolences to the deceased family, the NBA reiterated the call for adequate security for members of the lower bench.
“This ugly incident has underscored the fact that members of the lower bench are vulnerable to attacks that ought not be.
“We reiterate that such must not be endangered species, hence they must be provided with security personnel at both places of their work and outside places of their work inclusive of their residences,” Muhammad Usman, spokesman for the NBA in Kebbi said in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.
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