NSCDC Deputy Superintendent Killed During Kidnapping Attempt
On Monday at approximately 9:30 p.m., a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC was shot dead in Pushit, Plateau, while he was on his motorcycle heading to a shop to buy a recharge card. The gunmen had previously abducted a businessman who deals in fuel, cement, and fertilizer.
Residents reported that the attackers opened fire on the officer after the headlight of his motorcycle revealed their movement as they fled with the abducted businessman. Community member Lawrence Tabitha expressed concerns over the security situation in Pushit and surrounding areas, urging security agencies and the Plateau State Government to enhance security measures and ensure the safe release of the kidnapped businessman.
The spokesperson for the Plateau NSCDC command, ASP AR Rimvyok, confirmed the incident, stating, "it is true." This incident has raised alarms regarding the frequency of attacks in the district, affecting communities such as Vodni, Sabon Gari, and Nchiya.
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