Gunmen Ambush, Kill Plateau Monarch In Road Attack

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have killed the traditional ruler of Gwande District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Samuel Alaket, during a road ambush.

The attack reportedly happened on Wednesday evening while the monarch was returning from a traditional council meeting at the local government headquarters.

According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen ambushed his vehicle at about 7:30pm near the boundary between Sha District and Daffo community, close to his hometown, and opened fire on the convoy.

The District Head sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where he was later confirmed dead.

A community leader and member of the late monarch’s council, Peter Gwande, confirmed the incident in a phone call, describing the killing as a painful loss to Gwande community, Bokkos LGA, and Plateau State as a whole.

He said the attack has thrown the traditional council and residents into mourning.

A youth leader in the area, Christopher Luka, also said the incident has caused tension in the community, although security operatives have since brought the situation under control.

Meanwhile, attempts to get confirmation from the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls or messages at the time of filing this report.