Following the murder of the Nasarawa State Chairman of
All Progressives Congress, Philip Shekwo last week, three suspects
linked to his death have been killed during military operations on
Friday, November 27, 2020.
Nine other suspects were also arrested during the
operation.
Shekwo was found dead hours after gunmen abducted him from his
Lafia residence in the night of Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Speaking on the arrest of the suspects while hosting
the national leadership of the Trade Union Congress Women
Commission o Saturday, November 28, 2020, Governor
Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State said security operatives
recovered four AK47 from the suspects killed in Loko.
Sule said, “Three suspects, linked to the murder of
the state APC chairman, were killed on Friday by military
operatives in Loko, with nine other suspects also linked to the
murder of the late Chief Shekwo arrested.
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“The military is not taking it lightly with these
criminals. We are facing a few security challenges in the state but
the security agencies have not rested.
“If we have the resources, we will put all our
resources to ensure that we protect the lives and property of our
people.
Shekwo was laid to rest on Friday in his home town,
Yelwa, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
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