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BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Former Nigerian Minister

  • Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the residence of former Sports Minister, Damishi Sango, in Plateau state.
  • It was gathered that two security details and a boy were shot during the attack.

Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the residence of former Sports Minister, Damishi Sango, in Plateau state.

EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the residence of the former minister at Danwal, Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area of the state was attacked around 9:00pm on Wednesday.

It was further learnt that two security details and a boy were shot during the attack.

The attack was confirmed by the spokesman of the Plateau Police Command, ASP. Gabriel Ubah, saying, “The Command is aware of the incident at Riyom and the victims have been rushed to the hospital where they are receiving treatment.

“I am not aware yet whether they were dispossessed of their rifles.

“A team of detectives and intelligence officers have already commenced investigation and manhunt for the criminals.”

The police spokesperson added that the former Minister and his family are safe and unhurt.

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