Gunmen kill medical doctor in Nasarawa

Dr. Stephen Angbas, the owner of Lafia-Angbas Clinic, has been mercilessly killed by unidentified gunmen in Nasarawa State. The harrowing incident unfolded during the evening hours of Tuesday while Angbas was en route to his farm on a motorcycle in the Awe Local Government Area.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, believed to be armed robbers, unleashed a brutal machete assault on Dr. Angbas and the Okada rider accompanying him. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Dr. Angbas succumbed to his injuries. The motorcycle rider, identified as Mikailu Dahiru, was rushed to a nearby medical facility and is currently undergoing treatment for severe wounds.

A senior official from the local government council, Mr. Ibrahim, expressed deep concern about the incident. He also revealed that the Council Chairman has alerted security authorities, urging swift intervention.

The State’s Police spokesperson, DSP Rahman Nansel, confirmed the incident with the following statement:

“On the 17th of October 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, mobile police operatives received distressing information about a fatal assault along the Jangargari-Awe Road. Tragically, the victims involved were a commercial motorcycle rider, Mikailu Dahiru, who survived the attack, and Dr. Angbass Stephen, who succumbed to his grievous injuries.

“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.”