Senator Lawal Alleged Assassination: Kaduna CP Steps In for Thorough Investigation
The Kaduna State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on Senator Usman Lawal, representing Kaduna Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This action follows claims made by Senator Lawal on his official Facebook page, where he stated that he narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified assailants in Kaduna North on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the police were unaware of the alleged incident until the senator’s social media post came to their attention. Hassan noted that no formal complaint had been filed by Senator Lawal, and efforts to contact him for further details have been unsuccessful.
He stated, “The alleged assassination attempt on Senator Usman Lawal is unknown to the police. Our attention was drawn to a Facebook publication where the senator claimed to have escaped an assassination attempt by thugs at an undisclosed location. However, no time or detailed account of the incident has been provided.”
In response, the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, has ordered a full-scale investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged attack. The Kaduna State Police Command reiterated its commitment to providing adequate security for all residents and urged individuals to promptly report any security threats or incidents to law enforcement agencies.
As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and the police have called on Senator Lawal to cooperate by providing detailed information to facilitate a thorough inquiry. The public is advised to await the outcome of the investigation for a clearer understanding of the situation.