Gunmen Attack Community, Kill Traditional Ruler In Plateau State

A recent attack by gunmen in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in the killing of the district head of Foron, Bulus Chuwang Jang.

It is understood that the gunmen attacked the community on Monday evening.

The death of the traditional ruler during the attack was confirmed to newsmen on Tuesday by the Chairman of Berom Youth Moulders in the neighbouring Heipang district in the LGA, Rwang Tengwong,

Tengwong told Punch that, “We just lost one of our paramount rulers in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area through an attack by gunmen. He is the Acting district head of Foron, Da Bulus Chuwang Jang. He was shot dead in the evening yesterday (Monday)by some gunmen around Shen community.”

The attack on the community as well as the death of the Monarch was also confirmed by the Deputy Leader of Barkin Ladi Legislative Council, Pam Chollom, who added that the council had summoned an emergency meeting over the incident.

He said, “Yes, it is true that one of our traditional rulers has been killed in an attack by gunmen. It is very unfortunate and we condemn the incident. Right now, We are currently meeting over the incident as legislators. I will let you know our stand after the meeting.”

The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, confirmed the incident, narrating that the State Commissioner of Police had deployed detectives in the Council Area to investigate the killing of the monarch and apprehend those behind the act.

Ogaba said, “We are aware of the killing of the traditional ruler by unknown gunmen, and investigation into the incident has commenced.

“Already, the CP has deployed some officers in the area to investigate the matter and we are hopeful that those who perpetrated the acts would be fished out and punished accordingly.”