Traditional Ruler, 2 Women Abducted In Plateau

Suspected gunmen have kidnapped the district head of Birbyang, Alhaji Zubairu Garba, and two women in Kanam local government area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred on Sunday night.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically before abducting the wife of the district head, but she escaped from their captivity.

The latest incident occurred a week after the ward head of Shuwaka community in Kyaram District of Kanam local government area was kidnapped and killed.

In a joint statement, the chairman and secretary of Kanam Development Association (KADA), Shehu Kanam and Barr Garba Aliyu, respectively, confirmed the Sunday night incident to journalists in Jos, the state capital.

They said the gunmen attacked the community at 1 am and whisked the traditional ruler away to an unknown destination.

They condemned the incident and urged security agencies to rescue the victims and restore peace in the area.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, did not respond to questions on the incident from our correspondent