Gunmen on Wednesday night killed Muhammad Adamu, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The State Chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the attack, stating that Adamu was shot at his residence in Barikin Ladi town shortly after breaking his fast.
Condemning the killing, Babayo urged security agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly and apprehend those responsible for the crime.
A youth leader in the community, Alhaji Danjuma Ibrahim, also confirmed the incident, revealing that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the Barikin Ladi General Hospital in preparation for burial on Thursday.
Danjuma recalled that this was not the first attempt on Adamu’s life, saying, “The gunmen attacked him and shot him severely in the body. There are bullet wounds on the body. After they shot him, they fled the area. Security personnel, including police and soldiers, have responded because we were together with them at the hospital when he was rushed to the hospital.”
He described the attack as unfortunate, emphasizing Adamu’s crucial role in fostering peace in Barikin Ladi.
“His demise will continue to linger in our memory because of his significance to sustaining peace in the community,” he said.
As at the time of this report, the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to our correspondent’s inquiry regarding the incident.
