Again district Head, two women kidnapped in Plateau
The district Head of Birbyang, Alh Zubairu Usman Garba and two other women were on Sunday night kidnapped in Kanam local government area of Plateau state by gunmen in the area.
The gunmen, who stormed the community, shooting sporadically, abducted wife of the District Head but she later managed to escape from captivity.
Our Correspondent reports that the latest incident occurred a week after the Ward Head of Shuwaka community in Kyaram District of Kanam Local Government Area was kidnapped and killed.
Shehu Kanam, Secretary of Kanam Development Association (KADA), confirmed the latest incident to journalists in Jos, stating that the kidnappers attacked the community around 1 am.
The Secretary condemned the incident and urged security agencies to rescue the victims and restore peace in the region.
In a statement signed by him and Chairman Barrister Garba Aliyu, Kanam called on security agencies to address security threats in the region.
Our correspondent reports that kidnapping and banditry have become widespread in the area, with many reportedly abducted for ransom and others killed.
Spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, is yet to respond to an inquiry regarding the incident from our Correspondent.
