John Clark Dabwan, on Tuesday, escaped death by a whisker, when some
gunmen stormed Christians Rural and Urban Development Association of
Nigeria (CRUDAN) Guest Inn in Jos South Local Government Area of the
state, where he was having a retreat along with some church clerics.
According to our source,the incident occurred at about 10.00 p.m
when the gunmen forcefully gained
entrance into the inn and asked
worshippers to lie down, before dispossessing them of their belongings.
In the confusion that ensued, the gunmen shot at some people, while
others sustained injuries as a result of the severe beating they
received from the marauders.
The speaker, who was also in the hall at the time of the incident, was, however, lucky, as the gunmen did not identify him.
It was learnt that the retreat was abruptly brought to an end, while worshippers left for their various houses after the attack.
The Special Task Force in charge of security in the state got the
scene shortly after the gunmen left and helped in conveying those who
sustained injuries to the State Specialist Hospital for treatment.
According to a statement issued by the state House of Assembly,
signed by the press secretary to the speaker, Mrs Nandak Chingle, the
speaker escaped unhurt.
Efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Onuigbo, for official confirmation failed.
Culled from the Tribune
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