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Senators from Kaduna state have described the death of Maiwada Galadima, traditional ruler of Adara ethnic group in Kujuru local government area of the state, as a monumental loss.

Galadima, who was abducted on October 19, died in captivity in the wee hours of Friday.

He was killed after abductors allegedly collected ransom.

Following his death, the state government reinstated the 24-hour curfew in the state.

In a statement jointly signed by Suleiman Hunkuyi, senator representing Kaduna north; Danjuma Lah, senator representing Kaduna south and Shehu Sani, senator representing Kaduna central, the lawmakers commiserated with the family of Galadima and the people of Adara community.

They urged members of the community to remain calm, promising that the government will bring perpetrators of the “heinous crime” to book.

“In peaceful memory of the paramount Ruler of Adara Chiefdom Mr. MaiwadabRapheal Galadima who’s death was announced this Friday the 26th of October 2018, the three Senators from kaduna State hereby offer this release as a special condolence to the entire people of Adara Chiefdom, the people of Southern Kaduna, and the entire Kaduna State for this monumental loss,” the statement read.

“The three Senators also wish to send this message as a comfort to the people of Adara Land and the entire State to please remain calm as all efforts to bring the perpetrators of this Heinous Crime shall be unearthed and brought to book.

“We also appeal to all and Sundry to remain calm in their Houses while the Curfew last and engage in special prayers for the repose of the soul of our beloved Leader and all who lost their lives in the upheavals.”