A 40-year-old farmer named Ishaku Abalis has been beheaded in Panyam District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State.
The national president of Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) Bulus Dabit, disclosed the incident yesterday to newsmen in Jos.
According to him, it occurred amid persistent attacks and kidnappings in Panyam and Pushit Districts of the LGA.
Dabit called for creation of state police , explaining that local policing is critical to enhancing federal security operations 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 mobilise his officers and men to the site and is aware of continued attacks on our people. DPO Mangu is also aware. “
The 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 PPRO State Command, Major Samson Zhakom and DSP Alabo Alfred, respectively, when contacted did not respond to inquiry by our correspondent at the time of filing this report.
