By Ola Kay
A senior official of NG-CARES programme in Nasarawa State, Mallam Hassan Yahaya Egwa, has been murdered by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday in the state capital.
A report has it that Mallam Egwa was killed by the suspected gunmen on Wednesday night, August 14, 2024, at his new residence in the Angwan Mai Matasa area of Lafia metropolis.
NG-CARES programme is a multi-sectoral initiative put in place by the Federal Government with the sole mandate of providing immediate relief to the vulnerable and poor Nigerians who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commenting on the development, Anas Dansulaiman Giza (a Facebook user), said the deceased was killed on Wednesday in the Angwan Mai Matasa area of Lafia.
It wasn’t exactly clear as as the time of filing this report if the deceased had been buried today according to the Islamic rights, just as an unconfirmed report stated that Egwa will be buried on Thursday.
Meanwhile, reactions have continued to trail the tragic death of the deceased as some cross sections of sympathizers expressed grief over the incident.
Princess Jessica Ashson Emmanuel lamented the loss saying,
“Hmmmmm so sad, i can’t just believe you are gone. May your soul rest in peace.”
Leena Ashesia Bawa Aya,stated on his Facebook page:”This is so sad, now that they have killed him, what is their gains, people are just too wicked, may his soul rest in peace. Is a sad one
An indigene of the state, Kauna reacted thus: “This is very unfortunate. May his soul rest in peace.
This incessant killings must stop
We are loosing vibrant youths due to insecurity in the state.
“The government must do something to fish out the perpetrators of this evil act.”
Abubarkar Yusuf Agyose simply stated;
“That’s heartbreaking. May Allah grant Mallam Hassan Yahaya Egwa eternal peace and forgive his shortcomings. May his family find strength and solace during this difficult time. We belong to Allah, and indeed to Him, we will return.
Also, Oviye Solomon, an acquaintance to the deceased states: “Adieu Hassan, such a lively and loving soul. I pray you find rest with your maker.”
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