Alhaji Yakubu, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Langai Ward, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, has reportedly survived a shooting with serious injuries.
Daily Trust reported that gunmen attacked him on Saturday night and that he was taken to hospital for treatment.
The association’s Plateau State chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust and said MACBAN was investigating the circumstances and those responsible.
Daily Post also reported the shooting, citing security analyst Zagazola Makama. Its account said the identities of the attackers and the circumstances had not been independently established.
Plateau police spokesperson Alabo Alfred had not responded to Daily Trust’s inquiries at the time of its report.
Sources: Daily Trust, Daily Post
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