Plateau State PDP Chieftain and Family Murdered in Cold Blood

News just reaching us said — Mr. John Daring, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Sharubutu Ward of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, was murdered, together with his wife and child,on Wednesday.

According to Abuh Emmanuel,the state's police spokesperson, the assassins struck as the family returned home from Rahoss Market, hacking them to death with machetes.
He said the assailants escaped, adding that the matter was being investigated.
Reacting to the incident, the former Deputy Chairman of Riyom Local Government Area, Simon Jok, described the murder as "wicked", and urged the authorities to find a solution to the constant attacks on Riyom community.
"It is clear that we are under siege; government must be proactive to stem the trend,'' he said.
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