Gunmen Kill MACBAN Chairman In Plateau
Gunmen have killed the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State.
The deceased, Muhammad Adamu, was shot several times at his residence in Barkin Ladi soon after breaking his fast on Wednesday.
The killing of Muhammad Adamu was confirmed by the State Chairman of MACBAN Yusuf Babayo, and a youth leader in the community, Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim.
Babayo condemned the incident and urged security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
On his part, Ibrahim said the deceased, whose body was deposited at the Barkin Ladi General Hospital, had survived two similar attacks in the past.
“The gunmen attacked him and shot him severely in the body. There are bullet wounds on the body. After they shot him, they fled the area.
“Security personnel, including police and soldiers have responded because we were together with them when he was rushed to the hospital,” the youth lleadersaid.
According to him, late Muhammad Adamu had played vital role in ensuring peace within the Barkin Ladi area.
“His demise will continue to linger in our memory because of his significance to sustaining peace in the community,” Ibrahim added.
There has been no official statement from the police on the incident.
