The Plateau State residence of a former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, has been attacked by bandits on Wednesday.

Reports say two security details and a boy were shot during the attack at the residence situated at Danwal, Ganawuri after Vom, in Riyom Local Government Area around 9:00pm

Spokesman of the Plateau Police Command, ASP. Gabriel Ubah, confirmed the incident.

He said: “The Command is aware of the incident at Riyom and the victims have been rushed to the hospital where they are receiving treatment.

It was also learnt their rifles were carted away by the bandits, but Ubah said “I am not aware yet whether they were dispossessed of their rifles.

”A team of detectives and intelligence officers have already commenced investigation and manhunt for the criminals.”

He assured the former Minister and his family are safe and unhurt.