Suspected bandits machete man to death in Nasarawa
Some suspected bandits have once again struck in Nasarawa state. These assailants killed a medical doctor recently in the state. The victims name has been revealed as Dr. Stephen Angbas. He is the proprietor of Lafia-Angbas Clinic and is based in Nasarawa state.
This incident occured recently in the late hours of Tuesday, October 17 2023. This occured when the doctor was returning from his farm in the Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. He had been riding on a motorcycle when these bandits attacked.
These attackers had beem armed with machetes and launched their attack on the doctor. They also attacked the motorcyclist (okada rider) who was transporting the doctor from the farm to his home. The motorcycle rider has been identified as Mikailu Dahiru. He and the doctor were severely injured and were rushed to the hospital. The Motorcycle rider is currently receiving medical treatment.
The spokesperson for the Nasarawa state command, DSP Rahman Nansel, has confirmed the incident. He released a report on the incident and shared that the police operatives had received a distress call on Tuesday evening. He stated that they went to the location and saw the 2 victims who had been attacked. The doctor passed away from his serious injuries while the rider was taken to a hospital. He then shared his condolences to the families of the victim.
In his words “Today, on the 17th of October 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, mobile police operatives received distressing information regarding a fatal assault along the Jangargari-Awe Road. Tragically, the victims were a commercial motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru, who survived the attack, and Dr. Angbass Stephen, who succumbed to his grievous injuries. In light of this senseless violence, CP Maiyaki Baba extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved’s family and has initiated a comprehensive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Commissioner encourages any member of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift apprehension of those responsible for this despicable act,”
One of the Local government council members revealed that the council chairman has alerted security officials to intervene.
Some suspected bandits have once again struck in Nasarawa state. These assailants killed a medical doctor recently in the state. The victims name has been revealed as Dr. Stephen Angbas. He is the proprietor of Lafia-Angbas Clinic and is based in Nasarawa state.
This incident occured recently in the late hours of Tuesday, October 17 2023. This occured when the doctor was returning from his farm in the Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. He had been riding on a motorcycle when these bandits attacked.
These attackers had beem armed with machetes and launched their attack on the doctor. They also attacked the motorcyclist (okada rider) who was transporting the doctor from the farm to his home. The motorcycle rider has been identified as Mikailu Dahiru. He and the doctor were severely injured and were rushed to the hospital. The Motorcycle rider is currently receiving medical treatment.
The spokesperson for the Nasarawa state command, DSP Rahman Nansel, has confirmed the incident. He released a report on the incident and shared that the police operatives had received a distress call on Tuesday evening. He stated that they went to the location and saw the 2 victims who had been attacked. The doctor passed away from his serious injuries while the rider was taken to a hospital. He then shared his condolences to the families of the victim.
In his words “Today, on the 17th of October 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, mobile police operatives received distressing information regarding a fatal assault along the Jangargari-Awe Road. Tragically, the victims were a commercial motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru, who survived the attack, and Dr. Angbass Stephen, who succumbed to his grievous injuries. In light of this senseless violence, CP Maiyaki Baba extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved’s family and has initiated a comprehensive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Commissioner encourages any member of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift apprehension of those responsible for this despicable act,”
One of the Local government council members revealed that the council chairman has alerted security officials to intervene.