- Calls for thorough investigation
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Plateau Central senator Diket Plang, has described the death of the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Sylvanus Namang, as a tremendous loss to the party.
He called on the police to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his murder.
In a statement he personally signed, Plang expressed deep shock over the sad incident that occurred on Saturday, saying that the way and manner in which the dastardly act was carried out remained a surprise to a lot of people considering the efforts to tame insecurity in the state.
Plang, who is the chairman of the senate committee on labour, employment and productivity, stated that the late Namang will be remembered for his forthrightness and dedication to party-related issues, adding that the role he played in the last general elections and the way he handled the information aspect as a spokesman for the party depicted that he was a thoroughbred professional in information management.
“Apart from being a spokesman for the party, he was one time Commissioner of Information in Plateau State, General Manager, Plateau State Publishing Corporation, General Manager, FRCN FM Radio Lafia Nasarawa State, Chief Press Secretary to the late Deputy Senate President, Senator Ibrahim Mantu. He showcase his dedication to public service throughout his career. Namang was a professional journalist with long-standing experience.
“I therefore offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of Hon Sylvanus Namang and our esteemed party members and officials in the state.
‘This is devastating and a loss to the political class. I pray that God, in His infinite mercies, grants him eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Plang called on the security agencies to go after the perpetrators of the dastardly act so as to bring them to book.