Gunmen attack, kill Plateau traditional ruler

The District Head of Gwande in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Samuel Alaket, has been killed by gunmen in an ambush along the Sha District route near Daffo community.

According to sources in the area, the attack happened around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the traditional ruler was on his way home after attending activities at the popular Tuesday market in Daffo.

The assailants reportedly intercepted and attacked Alaket along the road, leading to his death. The incident has heightened concerns over security in the area, where residents have continued to face recurring attacks and violence.

Details surrounding the attack remain unclear, while security agencies are yet to provide an official statement on the killing.

Residents described the incident as a major loss to the community and called for urgent measures to improve security and bring those responsible to justice.

It was gathered that the late district head had earlier attended a traditional council meeting in Bokkos before embarking on his journey back to Gwande.

According to residents, the attackers ambushed the traditional ruler’s vehicle near the boundary between Sha District and Daffo community.

The monarch was said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack and was immediately rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment.

However, despite efforts by medical personnel to stabilise him, he later succumbed to his injuries.

A member of the community, Mr Aten Pukat, confirmed the incident and described the death of the traditional ruler as a painful loss to the people of Gwande and the entire Bokkos area.

Pukat said the attack had thrown the Bokkos Traditional Council and residents into mourning, noting that the district head was widely respected for his role in promoting peace and community development.

He added that condolences had continued to pour in from traditional institutions, community leaders and sympathisers following the tragic development.

Efforts to reach the Plateau police command spokesman SP Alfred Alabo for more comments were unsuccessful.

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