Senator Istifanus Gyang, representing Plateau North, on Wednesday, raised the alarm over what he described as “series targeted assassinations” of traditional rulers in the state.
Gyang, who came under order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules on the floor of the Senate, said over ten traditional rulers had been killed by suspected killer herdsmen in different communities in Plateau North.
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He said: “The latest is the killing of Gwom Rwei of Foron, His Royal Highness, Da Bulus Chuwang Jang, who was assasinated at his palace last week, and the burial is due for this Friday.
“Mr. President, this trend is quite disturbing, because not less than ten other traditional rulers have unfortunately suffered death through the same circumstances.”
He also lamented that last week, five youths, who were resting and having an evening out were brutally assassinated in Vom district, Jos South Local Government Area.
He said these ugly attacks on his constituency after experiencing peace called for the need for security to be tightened around traditional rulers to ensure that the increasing threat to their safety is averted.
