Unknown Gunmen Kill Plateau APC Spokesperson
Sylvanus Namang, the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been tragically killed by unidentified gunmen.
Reports made available to newsmen revealed that the incident occurred on Saturday in Pankshin town, located in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking on the telephone with journalists on Sunday, the state chairman of the party, Rufus Bature, confirmed the heartbreaking news, stating that Namang was shot by the gunmen, resulting in his untimely demise.
Expressing his grief, the APC chairman emphasized that Namang was not only a reliable ally but also deeply dedicated to the progress of the APC at both the grassroots and state levels.
Bature further lamented that the party would greatly miss Namang’s significant contributions and unity in advancing the party’s growth and the overall development of the state.
When contacted, the state Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, told Daily Trust that: “Everyone must put aside political differences to mourn the passing of this great man. Namang played his role well as opposition (APC) spokesperson and always kept the state government on its toes.”
It was reported that Namang was fatally shot outside his hotel room by unknown gunmen who attacked him at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Informants further disclosed that the deceased had left his residence on Saturday to participate in a burial ceremony in Pankshin, where he tragically met his end.
However, no official statement has been issued yet by the state command of the Nigeria Police Force regarding the event as of reporting time.
