Gunmen abduct Plateau traditional ruler

Gunmen, in the wee hours of Monday, abducted a traditional ruler in Tal Chiefdom in Pankshin Local Dovernment Area of Plateau State.

Alhaji Dabo Gutus, the Ngolong Tal, a third class chief, was said to have been abducted around 1 am on Monday.

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A resident of the chiefdom said people were still trying to contact the abductors.

Prince Dakup Ezra, a member, representing Panshin South State Constituency, called for calm on the issue, saying that the safe return of the chief is paramount.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the incident.