Umar MuhammedAt least 14 persons have been abducted by suspected gunmen who invaded Dausu, Umaisha Development Area of Nasarawa State and killed five locals. The Ohimege Opanda, a traditional ruler overseeing the community, Usman Abdullahi, made the disclosure when Governor Abdullahi Sule paid him a condolence visit. He said, “Around 10.30pm on Monday, July 27, 2020, gunmen attacked the people of Dausu and killed five persons. They also burnt 12 houses and abducted 14 persons.”Earlier, the state governor sympathised with the paramount ruler of Panda and the people of the area over the attack on Dausu. He assured the traditional ruler and his people of government readiness to ensure adequate security of lives and property.

Source: Punch August 01, 2020 23:15 UTC