‘One killed’ as gunmen attack ex-sports minister’s residence in Plateau

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the residence of Damishi Sango, ex-minister of sports, in Dalwal village, Riyom LGA of Plateau.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad area, said the assailants killed a female relative and injured a police escort.

Makama said the attack occurred at about 10:46pm on Tuesday when gunmen invaded Sango’s compound and opened fire.

The publication noted that Walba Go Tom, a police inspector attached to the former minister from the special protection unit (SPU) base 4, Makurdi, sustained gunshot wounds during the attack, and his service rifle was reportedly taken away by the assailants.

Makama added that a female relative of the ex-minister, who was shot during the attack, died while receiving treatment at a hospital, and that the injured officer is responding to treatment.

Citing sources in the community, the publication said the attackers fled the scene before security reinforcements could arrive.