The late Umar Moriki.
By Abdul Hassan
Gunmen have killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Umar Moriki.
Sources familiar with the incident said that Moriki was shot dead on Saturday morning while traveling on the Gusau–Tsafe highway.
It was gathered that the incident occurred near Fegi village in Tsafe Local Government Area, while he was traveling from Gusau to Kaduna.
The state chapter of the APC, under the leadership of Tukur Danfulani, confirmed the incident, describing it as a tragic loss to the party and the state.
Zamfara APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, in a statement said that prior to his untimely death, the late APC stalwart had just participated in the party’s stakeholders’ meeting hosted by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
The APC described Moriki as a dedicated party man and community figure who devoted his life to public service and humanitarian support.
Moriki held several key political positions during his lifetime, including as Vice Chairman of the Zurmi Local Government Area, Director-General of a state agency, and Special Adviser on Rural Electrification.
He also contested the Zurmi/Shinkafi House of Representatives seat in the 2023 elections.
The party chieftain, who was aged 62, is survived by three wives and several children.
