One feared Dead as Armed Men abduct Paramount Ruler in Plateau State

Armed men Suspected to be Bandits have kidnapped the Paramount Ruler of the Izere Nation of Jos East LGA in Plateau state, Rev. Dr Isaac Wakili.

The first class Monarch was abducted at his Palace located in Shere District of Jos East LGA in the early hours of Friday 20th January 2023.

Confirming the development to journalists via telephone The Executive Chairman of Jos East Council area Ezekiel Izang said the Gunmen stormed the community and shot sporadically before gaining entrance in to the Palace of the Monarch.

An eye witness who pleaded anonymity revealed that a Police Sgt on Guard at the residence of the Paramount Ruler was shot, While a civilian security attached to the Monarch was killed.

As at the time of filling in this report, the Plateau State Police Command is yet to confirm the incident.