The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Deputy Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Sop Ward, Mr. Solomon Mwadvyang in Riyom Local Government Area, of the State by unknown gunmen, who were said to have also inflicted life threatening injuries on his daughter, Emmanuela.

When contacted, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abuh Emmanuel, confirmed to newsmen that a PDP Chieftain was killed in Riyom, but that he was yet to receive all the necessary details and so could not comment on the matter.
Viewpointnigeria gathered that the sad incident occurred at about 10pm on Tuesday at his resident, in Sop village of Riyom LGA.

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the Deputy Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Sop Ward, Mr. Solomon Mwadvyang in Riyom Local Government Area, of the State by unknown gunmen, who were said to have also inflicted life threatening injuries on his daughter, Emmanuela.

When contacted, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abuh Emmanuel, confirmed to newsmen that a PDP Chieftain was killed in Riyom, but that he was yet to receive all the necessary details and so could not comment on the matter.
Viewpointnigeria gathered that the sad incident occurred at about 10pm on Tuesday at his resident, in Sop village of Riyom LGA.

An eyewitness told our correspondent that the assailants stormed the residence of the deceased and held the family hostage for about 2 hours, demanding the where about of their father.

It was learnt that their father who was still away from meeting was shot on arrival at about 10pm when he returned home.

It was also gathered that the daughter, Emmanuela sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving medical attention at the Vom Christian Hospital.

Reacting to the incident, Majority Leader and Member representing Riyom constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Dem condemned the act and called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.

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