A gang of armed men in the early hours of Saturday, killed the Deputy Leader of Song Local Government Legislative Council, Adamawa State, Hon. Ishaya Bakano.

The death of late Hon. Ishaya, who represents Gudu Mboi Ward, is believed to have been the target of assasination, as the gunmen who broke into his residence at Bannga in the early hours of Saturday, left the venue shortly after they shot and killed him.

Speaking to newsmen, a family source said the gunmen also shot the son of the deceased, and that he is currently receiving treatment at Song hospital.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, have also confirmed the incident.

The spokesman said the incident happened in the early hours of today, and that the security operatives are doing everything possible to arrest the suspects.