A 40-year-old farmer, Ishaku Abalis, has been beheaded in Panyam District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State.
The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) Bulus Dabit, confirmed the incident on Tuesday to newsmen in Jos, the state capital.
According to Dabit, the attack occurred amid persistent attacks and kidnapping in Panyam and Pushit Districts in the local government.
Dabit called for creation of state police, explaining that local policing was critical to enhancing the operations of federal security in the state.
He said “Abalis’ head was cut off and taken away by the killers. The local security outfits are aware. Sector Commander in Mangu LGA mobilised his officers and men to the site and is aware of continued attacks on our people. DPO Mangu is also aware,“ he said.
MDA’s National President also called for enhanced security presence to prevent the vulnerability of their region, urging for a strategic and robust deployment of security personnel to the affected areas.
According to him, a visible security presence can deter further attacks, instill confidence among residents, and safeguard innocent lives from the hands of the enemies of progress who did not mean well for the state.
Dabit also called upon security agencies to intensify their efforts in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators of these heinous acts.
Meanwhile, the Media and Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace and Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Major Samson Zhakom and DSP Alabo Alfred did not respond to our correspondent’s inquiry when contacted before filling this report.
