Categories: News

Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler In Plateau

Alhaji Mohammed Suleiman, a village head in Gyangyang village in Jhar Chiefdom of Kanam Local Government Plateau State has been killed by unknown gunmen.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) was informed by a family member of the victim in Jos that the gunmen invaded the house of the deceased at about 1:00 a.m on Friday and killed the traditional ruler.

The source said that the gunmen who carried sophisticated weapons stationed some of their men outside the house to ensure that nobody interfered with their operation.

“We heard when they shot him and when we made efforts to come out, the gunmen stationed outside started shooting sporadically,” the source said.

The Chairman of Kanam Local Government area, Mr Hamidu Bale, confirmed the incident to NAN.

“I have spoken with the Divisional Police Officer and other security agents and they have moved to the area.

“They will tell us after their investigation exactly what happened,” he said.

However, when contacted, ASP Terna Tyopev, the Plateau Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, said that he was yet to be briefed about the incident.

“I will call the DPO in the area and I will get back to you,” Tyopev told NAN.

Recent Posts

Two Die, One In Coma After Drinking Herbal Concoctions During Festival In Ondo

The Police have confirmed the death of two middle-aged men who tragically lost their lives,…

7 hours ago

UNICROSS Suspends VC Over Alleged Misconduct

Professor Augustine Angba, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has been…

7 hours ago

Detained 19-Year-Old Varsity Student Demands N10m Damages From EFCC

A 300-level Nursing student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Miss Oluwateniola Omidiji, has demanded…

8 hours ago

Lagos Police PRO Cautions Nigerians Against Daring Armed Persons To Shoot

The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has warned ‘woke Nigerians’ against…

8 hours ago

‘Tinubu Only Sharing Money, Not Creating Value’

The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole…

8 hours ago

Afro Feud: Terry G Names Wizkid As All-Time Greatest, Affirms Burna Boy As Present King

Amidst the ongoing feud between Nigerian music artists, veteran singer, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known…

8 hours ago

This website uses cookies.