Plateau State Under Attack: PDP Condemns Fatal Ambush on Federal Lawmaker

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has condemned a deadly ambush on the convoy of Hon. Musa Agah Avia, a member of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday. The attack, which was carried out by suspected terrorists, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a PDP youth leader and a women leader. The lawmaker, who was returning from a tour of the Rukuba Chiefdom in the Bassa Local Government Area, was fortunate to escape unharmed along with his family members and aides.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP State Publicity Secretary, John Akans, described the incident as a sad development that has left people living in fear and danger in Plateau State.
  • The party blamed the APC-led government for failing to act on early warning signs and threats, which could have prevented the killings.
  • The National Leadership of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) also condemned the attack, describing it as a demonstration of the government's incompetence and nonchalant attitude towards the security of citizens.
  • IDA called for the arrest of the leadership of Miyetti Allah and the installation of a police mobile barracks in the affected area to prevent further attacks.
  • The leadership also demanded decisive action from the government to put an end to the terrorist activities and halt grazing in Rigwe Land.
  • The National Publicity Secretary of IDA, Davidson Malison, stated that the attack has revealed the worrying level of the security system, where the lives of people are no longer guaranteed.

Statistics:

  • At least two people were killed in the ambush, including a PDP youth leader and a women leader.
  • The attack occurred in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
  • Hon. Musa Agah Avia narrowly escaped the attack along with his family members and aides.
  • Regrettably, two people on a bike who were ahead of the lawmaker's convoy were killed in the ambush.

Sources:

  • Daily Independent
  • Irigwe Development Association (IDA)
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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