In a very sad development, ViewPointNigeria report’s the demise of the paramount ruler of the Ngas  nation (i..e, the main ethnic group in Pankshin and Kanke local government areas of Plateau State).

The Ngolong Ngas, who was ill for the last few years, died at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), on Friday, from an undisclosed ailment.

At the time of filing this report, a statement was yet to be issued by the state government on the matter, but Nde Alexander Mwolus, member of the royal family confirmed the death to our correspondent.

Our reporter confirmed that, stakeholders and elder statesmen from  Pankshin and Kanke LGA, were at the time of filing this report, in a meeting to determine burial rites and next steps in respect of putting the processes in place for the selection of a new leader. At the end of this meeting, we expect an announcement to be made.

Rumour had it in February that Joshua Dimlong was dead, forcing the government (spear headed by Samuel Goar) to issue a statement saying that he was in hospital recuperating from an illness.

See the previous rebuttal below:

http://www.viewpointnigeria.com/ngolong-ngas-is-still-alive-samuel-goar/

Nde Dimlong died on the early hours of Saturday at the age of 58, at the amenities ward of the Jos University Hospital. Burial arrangements are slated for next week.

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Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong passes on