Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have killed one Dr Stephen Angbas, the proprietor of Lafia-Angbas Clinic, Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The doctor was killed by suspected armed robbers on his way to his farm on a motorcycle.
While Angbas tragically succumbed to his injuries, the motorcycle rider, identified as Mikailu Dahiru, was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where he is currently receiving urgent treatment for severe wounds.
Confirming this, the State’s Police spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel, vowed that the culprits will be brought to book.
“Today, on the 17th of October 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, mobile police operatives received distressing information regarding a fatal assault along the Jangargari-Awe Road.
“Tragically, the victims were a commercial motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru, who survived the attack, and Dr Angbass Stephen, who succumbed to his grievous injuries.
“In light of this senseless violence, CP Maiyaki Baba extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and has initiated a comprehensive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“The Commissioner encourages any member of the public with relevant information to come forward and assist in the swift apprehension of those responsible for this despicable act,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government says it will close down bars, churches, clubs, mosques and companies causing environmental nuisance in the state.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos.
Wahab spoke at a management meeting with Dr Babatunde Ajayi, the newly appointed General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), and directors in the agency.
He urged the management team of LASEPA to review its operational strategies in line with international best practices.
“I charged them to review their operations strategies following accepted international best practices.
“I have also directed the zonal directors, monitoring and enforcement units to begin advocacy and strict enforcement by closing any public place (bars, churches, clubs, mosques, companies, among others) causing environmental nuisance across the state.
“This is in compliance with the Lagos State Environmental Management Protection Law,” Wahab said.