FIRS Director, Mohammadu Kudu Lawal Shot Dead

Alhaji Mohammadu Kudu Lawal, a director with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was shot and killed by alleged unidentified gunmen.

FIRS Director, Mohammadu Kudu Lawal Shot Dead

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Lawal was reportedly shot and killed while travelling to Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT).

The attack that took place in Saminaka village of Lapai Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State resulted in the shooting death of the FIRS Director and the injury of another FIRS employee who was travelling with him.

It was gathered that Lawal, an indigene of Lafiagi in Kwara State, ran into the unknown gunmen who rained bullets on the Hilux vehicle he was travelling in.

FIRS authorities have confirmed the incident.