One killed as gunmen attack former minister’s residence in Plateau

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One security man was shot dead during an attack on the residence of former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, in Ganawuri, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

In the attack, which was carried out on Wednesday night, the former minister who is also the immediate past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, was at home with his family when the incident occurred.

During the attack, two security details attached with the former minister, alongside a boy in the house, were shot.

One of the security men died while the other two were receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, according to screport by Channels TV.

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Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau State, Gabriel Uba, confirmed the incident, stating that the Commissioner of Police and his team had visited the scene of the incident while a team of detectives and intelligence officers had commenced investigations and manhunt for the criminals.

The police spokesperson said that the former minister and members of the family were unhurt in the attack.

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