A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Magama
Local Government Area of Niger State, Alhaji Azi Magama-Daji, was at
the weekend, killed by suspected armed robbers who invaded his home at
Magama Daji area of the community .
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the robbers gained entrance into the compound and entered the bedroom of the deceased, where an argument was said to have ensued and the robbers allegedly threatened to kill him, after which gunshots were heard.
The PDP chieftain was said to have been killed later in the attack, while two of the robbers were also killed.
Further checks revealed that other members of the gang fled the scene, as the villagers allegedly mobilised a counter attack, with their locally made dane guns, stones and other dangerous objects they could lay their hands upon.
Insider sources said the wife and children of the leader of the suspected hoodlums immediately sought refugee at the police post for fear for their lives, after the villagers discovered the identity of the gang members.
Confirming the incident the state Police Public Relation Officer, Mr Pius Edobor, said the police had commenced investigation into the matter.
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Nigerian Tribune gathered that the robbers gained entrance into the compound and entered the bedroom of the deceased, where an argument was said to have ensued and the robbers allegedly threatened to kill him, after which gunshots were heard.
The PDP chieftain was said to have been killed later in the attack, while two of the robbers were also killed.
Further checks revealed that other members of the gang fled the scene, as the villagers allegedly mobilised a counter attack, with their locally made dane guns, stones and other dangerous objects they could lay their hands upon.
Insider sources said the wife and children of the leader of the suspected hoodlums immediately sought refugee at the police post for fear for their lives, after the villagers discovered the identity of the gang members.
Confirming the incident the state Police Public Relation Officer, Mr Pius Edobor, said the police had commenced investigation into the matter.
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