BANDITS KILLED FORMER PLATEAU LAWMAKER

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed Hon. Godwin Vonga, a former councillor who represented Nasarawa Ward in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Vonga, who was also the Magaji of Timshat, was said to have been attacked on Sunday night while returning home after taking his children to Mabudi following the school break.

Sources from the community, speaking to journalist on the condition of anonimity, said that the deceased had travelled from Timshat to Mabudi to drop off his children, who had spent the holiday at home, before the attack occurred.

“The former councillor was ambushed and killed by unknown assailants while making his way back to Timshat.” a community source declared

The incident is said to have thrown Timshat and neighbouring communities into mourning, with residents describing the late Vonga as a respected leader and public servant.

“The entire community is in shock. He was well known and respected by many people.” a community source declared

“We pray that those responsible are identified and brought to justice,” community leader declared

Although the motive for the killing remains unclear, some residents suspect that the attackers may have been criminals operating along the route.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Area, Hon. Nanfa Alhassan Nbin, has condemned the killing, describing it as barbaric, vowing that the perpetrators would not go unpunished.