Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead one Mrs Mary Jonathan and her son, Mark Jonathan, in Plateau State.
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, confirmed the tragic event, noting that the victims were his mother-in-law and brother-in-law.
At the time of this report, details surrounding the incident remain unclear; however, it has been reported that the sad incident occurred in the Mista Ali area along Zaria Road in the Jos North local government area of Plateau State.
Furthermore, it has been reported that the mother and son were interred at their family residence in Jos on Saturday.
Gagdi, who serves the Pankshin/Kanm/Kanke federal constituency, shared images from the funeral, condemning the killings as violent and senseless acts.
He captioned: “Today, alongside my wife Jemimah, we laid to rest her mother, Mrs. Mary Jonathan, and our brother, Mark Jonathan, who were tragically taken from us by violent and senseless acts.
“We honour their memories, pray and seek for justice. Rest well, Mama and Brother Mark. May God Almighty expose the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
“It is appointed unto every soul to taste death, but yours, regrettably, came through the barrel of some trigger-happy men of the underworld. Nothing would have captured the vanity of human existence better than your senseless murders alongside your son and my brother, Mr Mark Jonathan. Your tragic murder has created a vacuum in our lives, as we will miss your motherly love and care. Rest well, Mama and may God Almighty expose the perpetrators of this heinous crime. Adieu, mama.”
