By Abba Gwale
Gunmen have killed the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Nasarawa State, Mohammed Hussain, at Garaku Market Area of Kokona Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer Nasarawa State Command, ASP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the report, said the incident occurred around 9pm on Friday night.
The PPRO said “On 2/4/2021 at about 1930hrs, information was received that unknown gunmen attacked and killed one Mohammed Hussaini, the Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Nasarawa State and Mohammed Umar, the Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Toto LGA at Garaku market.”
He further said the Command upon received the information, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bola Longe immediately deployed Operation Puff Adder II personnel to the scene where the two corpses were recovered and deposited at Anthony Memorial Mortuary Hospital, Garaku Area of Kokona Local Government Area of the state.
“The corpses were deposited at Anthony memorial Mortuary for post mortem examination after being confirmed dead by a medical doctor,” he added.
It was gathered that the suspected bandits also murdered one Mohammed Umar, the chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in the Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
