The Plateau State Police Command has officially verified the tragic death of Mr. Sylvanus Namang, the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released on Sunday, Mr. Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, confirmed the incident. Namang was reportedly attacked and killed by unidentified gunmen at a relaxation spot in Pankshin.
Alabo’s statement revealed, “Yesterday at about 8 p.m., we received information that some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, numbering about seven, invaded a relaxation centre located along Pankshin-Jos road, and kidnapped the owner.” He further added, “In the process, a customer, one Sylvanus Namang, was shot dead by the invaders.”
Upon receiving the distress call, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Hassan Yabanet, swiftly directed the Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Pankshin to take action. “Our men engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and were able to foil the kidnap attempt,” Alabo stated. “The suspects escaped with gunshot wounds while the victim was rescued and rushed to the General Hospital, Pankshin for treatment as the bandits had injured him.”
Tragically, despite efforts to save his life, Namang succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In response to the incident, the commissioner extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding their lives and property at all times.