The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress is mourning the tragic death of its Publicity Secretary, Sylvanus Namang.
Namang, who was from Mangu Local Government Area, was killed in Pankshin LGA while attending a burial event.
Reports indicate that he was shot by unknown assailants while shopping in a local store.
The National Secretary of the APC, Festus Fuanter, expressed deep sadness over Namang’s death and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
According to Fuanter, Namang got more than 20 death threats before to his murder.
Fuanter said, “His death is quite sad. If it was a case of kidnapping, they would have abducted him and left. Why kill him on the spot? We are waiting for the outcome of any possible investigation and security report on the circumstances surrounding the incident and we will respond appropriately.
“Because, before now, he has received more than 20 threats to his life, some of which he has reported to the security authorities.”
Former Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong expressed his devastation upon hearing about Namang’s killing. He urged security agencies to make every effort to identify and apprehend those responsible.
The Chairman of the Plateau State APC, Rufus Bature, also described Namang’s death as shocking.
Bature said, “As a party, we are not fine at all. The death of the party’s state Publicity Secretary at this time is quite unfortunate. He was a complete gentleman and a humble human being committed to his duties. He had no fears of telling the truth. We will sorely miss him.”
When contacted, the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, said, “We are in a meeting. I cannot speak to you on the matter now.”
