Gunmen have killed the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Muhammad Adamu.
Adma was killed on Wednesday evening by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at the deceased’s residence soon after he broke his fast.
The State Chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, who confirmed the incident to journalists, condemned it in its entirety and called on security agencies to investigate and arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
“This is an unfortunate situation. We call on security agencies to investigate and fish out those behind this heinous act so that they will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
Also speaking about the incident, a youth leader in the community, Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim, who also confirmed the attack, said the body of the deceased had been deposited at the Barkin Ladi General Hospital and was expected to be buried today (Thursday).
Danjuma, while condemning the incident, recalled that this was the third time the chairman had been targeted by gunmen, but they were unsuccessful until this latest attack.
According to him, “The gunmen attacked him and shot him multiple times. There are bullet wounds on his body. After they shot him, they fled the area.
“Security personnel, including police and soldiers, have responded because we were with them at the hospital when he was rushed there.”
The youth leader described the attack on the MACBAN chairman as unfortunate, explaining that before his death, “he played a vital role in ensuring peace within the Barkin Ladi area.
“His demise will continue to linger in our memory because of his significance in sustaining peace in the community,” he maintained.
However, when the Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, was contacted, he said, “I’m not aware of the incident because we have our channel of communication, so honestly, I’m not aware yet.”