Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly and the only female Senator from Plateau, Prof. Nora Ladi Dadu’ut and 14 Journalists on Thursday escaped death narrowly when their convoy ran into an angry mob in Namu community in Quaanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred shortly after the Senator commissioned an ICT Centre/E-Library in the community, leaving the vehicle of the NUJ Plateau State Council burnt and the pilot vehicle belonging to the Senator.
It was learned that some people stormed the community that afternoon and whisk away with four members of the community.
The angry youths blocked the convoy of the Senator and started burning tires, insisting that the Senator must work out the return of the four persons before she is released.
It was observed that those trapped in the community including the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon Musa Gyang and Director General of ICT Plateau State, Mr. David Dasar.
It was learned that some traditional rulers who attended the event could not calm down the situation as the youths remained adamant to their plead.
Senator Nora Daadut’s damaged car after attack on Thursday
The Senator escaped the mob few hours after troops of the Operation SAFE HAVEN arrived the scene while Journalists escape to the bush after the angry mob set ablaze their only bus donated since 2008 by Former Governor Jonah Jang.
Meanwhile following a review of security breaches in Namu on Thursday April 28, 2022, the Authorities of Quaan Pan Local Government Council of Plateau State, has immediately impose a dusk to dawn curfew in Namu town and its environs with immediate effect.
Secretary Quaan Pan Local Government Council Hon. Gideon Godenaan Dashe in a Press statement issued on Thursday night said citizens of the area are expected to remain indoors, until further notice while security operatives have been mandated to take charge of the town.
“Citizens are advised to remain law abiding and avoid any action(s) that will cause further breaches.
