By Yusufu Aminu Idegu
The district head of Pushit in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State, Da Dikyet Gupiya, has been abducted.
Daily Trust learnt that gunmen stormed his residence in Maraban Pushit at about 9pm on Thursday and whisked him away.
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A family member of the monarch, who pleaded anonymity, said the traditional ruler, who was relaxing in his sitting room after dinner, when the gunmen forced their way into his residence.
It is unclear where exactly he was taken to, and no one had contacted the family for ransom as at the time of filing this report.
Spokesperson of the Plateau state Police command, ASP Gabriel Ogaba, who confirmed the abduction, saying, “The Command is aware. The tactical team of the Command have been drafted to the area to ensure that the victim is rescued.”
This is the third time in three months that traditional rulers in the state would be abducted.
The Paramount ruler of Pyem Chiefdom in Mangu LGA, HRH Charles Mato Dakat was abducted in December, 2021 while the District Head of Vom, Jos South LGA, HRH Da Gyang Balat was abducted early January 2022.
Daily Trust had reported how some village heads abandon their residence as a result of attacks.
