by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Suspected gunmen ‘kidnappers’ have claimed the lives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Hon. Sylvanus Namang, along with businessman Sunny Best, in a fatal attack in Pankshin Local Government Area.
Our correspondent reports that, the incident, which occurred on Saturday night, left Hon. Namang fatally wounded.
Naming, who is Publicity Secretary of the APC in Plateau State, briefly succumbed to his injuries but shortly, thereafter, gave up his ghost. His untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the political community.
Reports indicate that the attack took place at a provision store in Pankshin, where both Namang and businessman Sunny Best fell victim to the assailants’ violence.
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Bako Lalong, has expressed shock and condemnation over the gruesome murder of the Plateau State APC Publicity Secretary Mr. Sylvanus Namang, who was killed by yet to be identified gunmen in Pankshin, shortly after arriving from Mangu where he had attended a funeral event.
According to Lalong, he was devastated by the news of the barbaric killing of the APC spokesperson, who was an accomplished journalist, politician and community leader.
While describing the act as unfortunate and condemnable, Lalong urged the security agencies to swing into action and ensure that the killers of Mr. Namang are fished out and brought to justice.
According to him, “Although, it is too early to conclude on motives behind the assassination of the Plateau APC spokesperson, his death is certainly a big loss to his immediate family and the APC in the State and nation at large.”
The Senator said the late Sylvanus Namang was an accomplished journalist and media manager, who rose to the peak of his career and retired successfully before taking part in active politics where he gave the APC sound visibility upon taking over as State Publicity Secretary.
Sen. Lalong commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed God to comfort them at this difficult time, assuring them that the APC family will do everything possible to unearth those behind his gruesome murder and ensure they face justice.