From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The corpse of the late Mansur Shafiu, who was killed by a thug in his efforts to prevent ballot box snatching was buried yesterday in Ragachikun according to Islamic injunctions.
A member of the House of Representatives, representing the Igabi federal constituency, Hussaini Jallo, in a statement, describes the death of his supporter as unfortunate.
“ Let me pay special tribute to Mansur Shafiu, who was shot dead while trying to exercise his franchise. We will surely not allow this act of barbarism to go unpunished.
“We will engage the Nigerian police force to launch an immediate full-scale investigation to fish out the perpetrator of this killing and the deliberate attacks meted out to voters during our rerun election that led to the snatching of ballot boxes in Rigachikun, Unguwar Yelwa Birinin Yero, Kwarau, Mando, and Joga by hired thugs to face justice.”
On his victory, he remarked, “We have overcome numerous obstacles and challenges that stood in our way; we have faced adversity head-on, refusing to be defeated or deterred.
“My victory is not just a personal accomplishment, but a victory for all those who have supported me along the way.
“My accomplishments are the culmination of the unwavering belief and encouragement of all my compatriots who stood firm against tyranny and injustice.
“I acknowledge that the challenges that lie ahead for victory are not a one-time achievement but a continuing journey. I will face these future obstacles with the same determination and tenacity that brought me here.”
