Sunday, April 20, 2025 - A tragic armed robbery attack in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed the life of a 40-year-old clergyman, Pastor Yohanna Bitrus.
According to local sources who spoke to security analyst,
Zagazola Makama, the pastor was ambushed by unknown assailants around 11:20
p.m. on Friday, April 18.
The attackers fatally assaulted him and made away with his
motorcycle.
Police reports revealed that a resident promptly alerted
authorities about the incident.
In response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Bassa
led a patrol team to the scene, where Pastor Bitrus was found severely wounded
with a deep machete cut to his chest.
He was immediately rushed to Bassa Cottage Hospital but was
declared dead upon arrival by medical personnel.
In the aftermath of the killing, a combined team of police,
military, and other security forces launched a manhunt in the surrounding
forest areas to track down the perpetrators.
The Plateau State Police Command has reassured residents of
ongoing efforts to bring the culprits to justice and restore peace to the
community.
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