Tragedy
struck in Gboko, Benue State on Wednesday morning as a casual labourer with
Dangote Cement Company, formerly Benue Cement Company, Solomon Aaga Ashir died
mysteriously when he was hit by limestones at the company premises.
The
late Ashir, according to an eye witness was attached to the ‘parking plant’
unit of the cement company where he was given a probational appointment as an
indegene of Mbayion, the host community.
Youth
of the community became angry following the untimely death of Ashir and decided
to match with the corpse to the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Tyoor
Ukpekpe ward, Chief Ishi Yonguigba.
“Captain
Yonguigba (Rtd) expressed grief over the incident and pleaded with the youths
to restrain from further action that would lead to break-down of law and
order”, a source had said.