Alhaji Haruna Gamjango, a local vigilante in the Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who has been known for effectively fighting criminals in his community, has been killed in his residence.
Gamjango who was heavily outnumbered, however, killed three of his attackers before he was overpowered and killed.
A source who spoke to The PUNCH said the attackers invaded the house of Gamjango around 11 pm on Monday with an intention to abduct him.
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He said,
“His assailants who came in large numbers had attempted to abduct him. But he refused to follow them and shot three of his attackers. One died on the spot while the two others died later as a result of the injury he inflicted on them.
“Because they came in large numbers, the attackers were able to overpower and subdue the vigilante before killing him.”