A PDP ward Chairman and a Woman leader reportedly lost their lives following suspected Fulani gunmen attack on the convoy of an Irigwe federal lawmaker, Hon. Musa Agah Avia representing Jos North-Bassa Federal Constituency, Plateau State, on Tuesday, April 19th.

Hon. Avia’s convoy comprising of his wife and children as well as some of his party members and supporters were attacked on their way back after a ‘thank you tour’ to Rukuba Chiefdom following the lawmakers recent victory at the polls.

An online statement by Avia’s media directorate gave account of the deadly attack by the suspected Fulani gunmen as follows:

“The member representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, Hon. Musa Agah Avia survived ambush by suspected Fulani herdsmen this night along Twin Hill, MiangoRoad.

“The member was returning from Jebbu Bassa after a successful Thank You Tour across the 4 wards of Rukuba Chiefdom. The member was with his wife, two children, Personal Assistant and a driver. However, the car was battered and shattered with gunshot bullets.

“Also part of his entourage were Hon. Hwenke Tuhu, former Majority Leader Bassa Local Government Legislative Arm and others in the car who equally survived the ambush.

“The PDP Chairman Kimakpa Ward, Hon. Timothy and Women Leader who were on a motorcycle lost their lives in the ambush.

“May the souls of the departed rest in peace. We pray for an end to this inhuman act.”