The former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has confirmed gunmen attack on Friday attacked the convoy of the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman. Gunmen on Friday opened fire on the convoy of the cleric while he was returning from a trip.
The incident led to the death of seven persons including three policemen.
Sani while reacting to the incident send his condolence to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack.
The former lawmaker who thanked God for the life of Apostle Suleman condemned the attack on the cleric.
According to Sani, he has spoken with Apostle Suleman and he confirmed to him that the attack was an assassination attempt.
The former lawmaker disclosed that the cleric in their chat told him an arrest has been made concerning the attack.
Sani in a post on his Twitter account wrote, “We thank God for the life of Apostle Suleiman. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The attack is condemnable.
“I have just spoken with Apostle Suleiman. He confirmed to me that it was an assassination attempt on his life and that some of his aides lost their lives. He also confirmed there was an arrest.”
