…2 persons killed instantly.
by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State has confirmed report of recent killing in Pankshin LGA.
The Command stated, thus: “Following the incident that happened in Pankshin at about 2000hrs, we received information that some unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, numbering about seven (7) invaded the relaxation center of one Mr Sunny Okonkwo, located along Pankshin-Jos Road, and kidnapped the owner. While in the process, a customer, one Sylvanus Namang, was shot dead by the assailants.”
According to him, “On receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, *CP Hassan Steve Yabanet, FCID, directed the Area Commander and DPO Pankshin to arrest the suspects and rescue the victims.
“The Area Commander and DPO immediately swung into action, engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and, due to our superior gun power, we were able to foil the kidnap attempt.
“The suspects ran away with serious gunshot injuries; the victim was rescued and rushed to the General Hospital, Pankshin, for treatment of both bullet and matchet injuries.
“After much struggling for his life, the victim was later confirmed dead by the medical doctor.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Hassan Steve Yabanet, FCID, uses this opportunity to console with the families of the deceased and assures them that the Police is doing all within their power to ensure that the suspects are arrested and prosecuted in accordance to the laws of the State.
“In another development, the CP wishes to inform the general public that one suspect has been arrested in connection to the kidnap of two Catholic priests in Pankshin Diocese, and is currently assisting the Police in arresting the remaining suspects.
“The CP urges the general public to always feed the Police with useful, timely and accurate information to enable us keep Plateau State safer for all of us to live in.”