Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Plateau HoRs Member, Kill Two Escorts

Convoy of Hon. Musa Agah, representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, Plateau State in the National Assembly have been attacked by gunmen.

Agah was said to be friends with some family members and aides when the gunmen opened fire on his convoy along Twin Hill in Miango community, in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state.

The lawmaker escaped unhurt but two persons riding on a motorbike in front of the convoy were killed by the attackers.

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The National Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association, Dickson Auta, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Tuesday said, “Fulani terrorists ambushed Hon. Musa Agah Avia, member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency and his aides this night along Twin Hill Miango.

“The Hon. member was inside the car with his wife, two kids, personal assistant and driver.

“One Hon. Hwenke Tuhu was also in his own car.

“They all escaped, but his (Agah) car was shattered with gunshots.

“Two others on a motorcycle who were ahead of them first encountered the ambush and were confirmed killed.”