Gov Idris Condemns Killing Of Qur’an Reciter In Katsina-Faskari Road Ambush, Offers Condolences
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed deep sorrow and condemned the brutal killing of AbdUSSalam Rabi’u Faskari by bandits.
He extended his condolences to the Katsina State Government, the family of the deceased person and the people of Katsina State.
AbdUSSalam Rabi’u Faskari, a Hafizul Qur’an and final-year medical student, his father and elder brother were killed by bandits on Katsina – Faskari road.
The young man had recently gained national recognition after emerging as winner in the male category of the National Qur’an Recitation Competition, hosted by Kebbi State in December 2024.
Reports said he had been invited and honoured by the Katsina State governor for his outstanding performance.
Sadly, on their way back from the event, bandits attacked and killed them.
In his condolence message to his Katsina State counterpart, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, and the bereaved family, Governor Nasir Idris described the young man’s death as deeply painful.
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed in a statement he issued in Birnin Kebbi and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Friday noted that AbdUSSalam’s death especially in the holy month of Ramadan and while fasting, despite the fact that it is a great tragedy ‘it is not however in vain’.
‘As a Hafiz of the Qur’an and a final-year medical student, his demise is heartbreaking,
However, being martyred in such circumstances assures us of his noble place in the Hereafter, InSha Allah’ the governor said..
Governor Idris condemned the heinous act, calling it a stark reminder of the urgent need to strengthen security across the country.
He recalled the fond memories of AbdUSSalam’s time in Kebbi during the competition, describing his short stay as remarkable.
He prayed that God would grant the deceased Qur’an reciter eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus and his family the fortitude to bear the loss, urging their loved ones to find solace in the impactful life of AbdUSSalam-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
