In the wake of the death of its publicity secretary, Sylvanus Namang, on Sunday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State was placed into mourning.
According to information obtained by Plateau Watch, Namang, a resident of the Mangu Local Government Area, was shot and killed on Saturday while attending a burial in the nearby Pankshin LGA.
He was allegedly being shot by the thugs while making a purchase at a nearby store.
Festus Fuanter, the APC’s national secretary, called Namang’s passing “a big blow to the party” and insisted for a thorough inquiry.
According to Fuanter, Namang, before his killing, received over 20 death threats.
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, said he was devastated by the news of Namang’s killing and called on security agencies to do everything to fish out the perpetrators.
The Chairman of the Plateau State APC, Rufus Bature, 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.”
