MACBAN chairman killed by gunmen in Plateau
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in the Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Mallam Mohammadu Adamu, was assassinated by gunmen in the area on Wednesday.
The State Chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, who confirmed the tragic incident, stated that shortly after the deceased broke his fast with friends and family, the gunmen forced their way into his house at about 8:00 p.m. and opened fire on him at close range.
“Immediately after they shot him, the gunmen fled while neighbors rushed to the scene to save his life. He was pronounced dead at the Barkin-Ladi General Hospital after villagers swiftly arranged his transportation there,” he said.
He, therefore, called on security agencies in the state to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to bring the perpetrators to justice and serve as a deterrent to others who might attempt such a heinous act.
Additionally, a youth in the community, Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim, who also spoke about the incident, said the deceased’s remains would be buried today, Thursday, in the local Got area.
He noted that this fatal attack was the third attempt on Adamu’s life in recent times and urged security agencies to leave no stone unturned in their investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“The gunmen attacked him and shot him multiple times. There were bullet wounds all over his body. After shooting him, they fled the area. Security personnel, including police and soldiers, responded promptly, as we were with them at the hospital when he was rushed there.”
Ibrahim, who described the deceased as a peace-loving person, said the people of Barkin-Ladi Local Government would deeply miss him, especially for his efforts in peace-building within the area.
However, as of the time of filing this report, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alabo Alfred, could not be reached for comment.
