The All Progressives Congress in Plateau State was plunged into mourning on Sunday following the killing of its Publicity Secretary Sylvanus Namang.
PUNCH gathered that Namang, who hails from Mangu Native Authorities Space, was shot useless in neighboring Pankshin LGA the place he was attending a funeral on Saturday.
It was stated that he was shopping for one thing at a close-by store when the thugs shot him.
The Nationwide Secretary of the APC, Festus Fuanter, who described Namang's demise as a serious blow to the get together, demanded a radical investigation.
In line with Fuanter, Namang acquired greater than 20 demise threats earlier than his homicide.
Fuanter stated: “His demise is sort of unhappy. If it had been a case of kidnapping, they’d have kidnapped him and left. Why kill him on the spot? We await the result of any investigation and safety report into the circumstances surrounding the incident and can reply appropriately.
“As a result of he has acquired greater than 20 threats towards his life to date, a few of which he has reported to the safety authorities.”
Former Plateau State governor Simon Lalong stated he was devastated by information of Namang's killing and referred to as on safety forces to do every thing they may to catch the perpetrators.
The Chairman of the Plateau State APC, Rufus Bature, described Namang's demise as surprising
Bature stated: 'As a celebration we’re not doing effectively in any respect. The demise of the get together's Secretary of State for Publicity at the moment is sort of unlucky. He was an entire gentleman and a humble man, devoted to his duties. He wasn't afraid to inform the reality. We are going to miss him very a lot.”
When contacted, Plateau State Police Command spokesperson Alabo Alfred stated: “We’re in a gathering. I can't speak to you about it now.”
