All Progressive Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, has expressed deep concern and fear over the brutal killing of its spokesperson, Sylvanus Namang.
At a press conference, yesterday, in Jos, the Chairman of the party in the state, Rufus Bature, expressed the party’s grief and condemned the murder, describing Namang as a passionate advocate for the party and a committed public servant.
He called for a thorough investigation into his murder and urged law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned towards apprehending the perpetrators.
In a statement, the chairman emphasised the need for peace and unity during this trying time, urging supporters to remain calm and refrain from acts of violence or retaliation.
Also, the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed sorrow over the killing by suspected kidnappers.
In a condolence message, Mutfwang described the murder as a heinous crime and a barbaric act that violated the sanctity of human life and urged security agencies to spare no effort at tracking down and bringing to justice the culprits.
He said the untimely death of the state publicity secretary was a colossal loss not only to his family and the APC but also to the entire Plateau State and the nation.
Similarly, the Senator representing Plateau Central District, Diket Plang; the former governorship candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, and the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chris Hassan, condemned the murder.
Plang, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity and Vice Chairman, Federal Character, described the death of Namang as a tremendous loss to the APC family and called for a thorough investigation.
In a statement, Plang, who expressed deep shock over the murder, said the way and manner in which the dastardly act was carried out remained a surprise to a lot of people, considering efforts to tame insecurity in the state.
Hassan condemned the killing, saying: “It is shocking, barbaric, sad and unfortunate.”
He called on government and relevant security agencies to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to track down the perpetrators of the crime.
