Gyang Bere, Jos
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Joseph Chuwak Dalyop, escaped assassination on Thursday night after the declaration of the Plateau North senatorial election result in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Dalyop, popularly called DJ Tassa, was reportedly driving with his wife along Domkat Bali Road, Jos, when gunmen shot at his car.
The bullet missed Dalyop, who was said to have been the prime target, but his wife was shot on the head and is currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital in the state.
The APC, Plateau State chapter, condemned the assassination attempt, saying it was a calculated attempt to incite its supporters. The Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Campaign Council in a statement signed by Jonathan Ishaku urged APC supporters to remain calm and focus towards winning the governorship election in the state.
The APC commended the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da. Jacob Gyang Buba, for preaching peace during the period the election result for Plateau North was yet to be announced.