Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia on Wednesday, ambushed and killed the traditional ruler of Gwande District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Samuel Alaket, while on his way back from a traditional council meeting at the council headquarters.
According to eyewitnesses, the bandits ambushed the monarch’s vehicle at about 7.30pm near the boundary between Sha District and Daffo community close to his hometown and opened fire on the vehicle.
The District Head reportedly sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment where he was later confirmed dead.
A community leader and member of the late District Head’s council, Peter Gwande who confirmed the attack in a phone call, described the murder of Saf Alaket as not only a painful loss to the people of Gwande community but also for the entire Bokkos LGA and Plateau State in general, adding that the attack has thrown the Bokkos Traditional Council and residents into mourning.
A youth leader in the Gwande community, Christopher Luka, who also spoke about the attack, stated that it has generated serious tension in the area, but that the situation has since been brought under control by security operatives.
GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that the traditional ruler of the Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has reportedly died after his abductors allegedly demanded ₦21 million in cash, two new motorcycles, and a jerrycan of petrol as conditions for his release.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELThe monarch’s death was confirmed in an emotional voice message obtained by Sahara Reporters from a member of a committee involved in efforts to secure his freedom.
In the message, the committee member announced the tragic development to members of the Olayinka community, describing the monarch’s death as an act of God’s will despite extensive efforts by residents, family members, community leaders, and religious figures to secure his safe return.
Quoting from the message, the committee member said: “Allah in His mercy said in the Holy Qur’an that we all human beings on earth belong to Him, and to Him we shall return, whether when we expect it or when we do not expect it. READ MORE
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