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NYSC Member Beaten to Death in Plateau

By Isreal Adamu, Jos

Operatives of the Nigeria Police in Plateau State on Tuesday said a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Safwan Fade, has died after being attacked by a group of people.

The incident occurred in Pankshin Local Government Area when a group of men stormed a local stadium.

Fadec was serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin.

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, said at the Command’s headquarters in Jos on Tuesday that two male suspects –Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe have been arrested in connection with the attack.

The commissioner said, “On 23/01/25 at about 07:00am, we received a report from one Umbule Boreng Reuben of Pankshin LGA, who reported that on 22/01/25 at about 06:00pm, one Safwan Adamu Fade, an NYSC corps member serving at FCE Pankshin was reportedly beaten and severely injured by unknown hoodlums at the Pankshin township stadium.

“Upon receipt of the report, I immediately directed the DPO of Pankshin division to lead a team of policemen to the scene where the victim was quickly rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

“The victim was treated and declared stable by the Medical Doctor on duty.

The victim was later transferred to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) as a result of some complications, The victim eventually died in the process he added.

“In the course of our investigation, two suspects, one Samuel Dang Kat and Zatshinen Wubwerwe, both male, have been identified and arrested in connection with the case.

Efforts are being intensified with a view to apprehend the fleeing suspects and charge them to Court.”

Our Correspodent reports that the Police command also paraded other suspects.

 

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