NGFormer Benue State Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. David Salifu, was killed in an ambush along the Wukari–Joota Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The attack occurred while Salifu was traveling to Makurdi for his uncle's funeral. He was shot in the stomach by suspected armed assailants, who dragged him from his vehicle before firing at close range. Despite medical intervention, he died shortly after being transferred to a hospital in Makurdi. A former aide recounted the incident, describing Salifu as a humble and peace-loving individual who had left a Senate meeting at the Federal University Wukari to attend the funeral. The police public relations officer was unavailable for comment.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the ambush and death of a former state official without overtly criticizing or praising any political faction. While the event involves a high-profile individual in public service, the reporting focuses on the incident itself rather than taking a clear side.
