In Plateau State, Sylvanus Namang, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region, along with another individual, became prey to unidentified assailants in a lamentable incident. Reports suggest that the assault occurred at a leisure facility in Pankshin Local Government Area of the province.
As per informed sources, the attackers stormed the establishment on Saturday night, unleashing gunfire haphazardly. Amidst the chaos, Sylvanus Namang became the target of a close-range fatal gunshot, succumbing to his wounds immediately.
Regrettably, the assailants also abducted another person during the attack. The lifeless body of this individual was subsequently found along the nearby road, adding to the grim toll of the assault.
The Chairman of the APC in Plateau State, Honourable Rufus Bature, conveyed the distressing news of the party’s Publicity Secretary’s demise to mediaplusng.com via telephone. He described the incident as both gruesome and unfortunate, reflecting the shock and grief echoing throughout the political sphere and beyond.
The premature demise of Sylvanus Namang has sent shockwaves across Plateau State, eliciting widespread denunciation of the senseless violence that claimed his life. As a notable figure within the APC, Namang’s contributions to the party and the community are commemorated with reverence and sorrow.
The incident underscores the persistent security dilemmas confronting Plateau State and the pressing need for heightened measures to safeguard lives and property. The audacious nature of the attack underscores the escalating concerns regarding insecurity and lawlessness in certain areas of the province.
The Plateau State government, security agencies, and relevant authorities are implored to promptly probe the circumstances surrounding the attack and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Furthermore, endeavors must be redoubled to fortify security infrastructure and implement proactive measures aimed at averting similar tragedies in the future.
In the aftermath of this tragic loss, the inhabitants of Plateau State mourn the premature departure of Sylvanus Namang and the other victims, reflecting on their lives and legacies while rekindling their collective determination to combat violence and uphold the principles of peace and unity within the province and beyond.
