Unknown gunmen have assassinated Pastor Musa Hyok and his two sons in the Ganawuri community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday morning.
The dastardly act was confirmed by Plateau State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo to journalists on Monday in Jos.
He said the clergy who is a priest of the Church of Christ in Nation and his two sons were killed by a yet-to-be identified gunmen.
The Police image maker said, investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances behind his assassination.5M
Meanwhile, a Youth Leader of the community, Mr Song Moro, alleged that the incident was a reprisal attack following the killing of three Fulani youths in the community.
“Trouble started when some suspected Fulani kidnappers were arrested last Wednesday which is our Market day, but later escaped in the hands of Fulani Vigilante who were to keep them before the arrival of security operatives.
“The situation degenerated into an argument and later escalated to a clash leading to the death of three Fulani youths despite several meetings and appeals for calm.
