Breaking: Panic as Bandits Stage Fresh Attack in Jos, Kidnap Paramount Ruler

• The traditional ruler in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Charles Mato Dakat has been kidnapped by gunmen
• The monarch was abducted in the early hours of Sunday, December 26, after his palace was attacked
• The lawmaker representing Mangu South in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Bala Fwangje, confirmed the incident

Plateau state, Jos- While the government seeks ways to find solutions to the security challenges bedeviling the nation, gunmen are busy strategising to carry out more attacks.

There is tension in the air as the paramount ruler of Gindiri in Mangu Local Government of Plateau state, Mr Charles Mato Dakat has been kidnapped by bandits in his residence.

The Nigerian Tribune reports that the traditional ruler was kidnapped on Sunday, December 26, between the hours of 1:00am to 2:00am.

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PM News reported also that the lawmaker representing Mangu South in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Bala Fwangje, confirmed the development.

He said security operatives have been deployed and were combing the bushes to search for the kidnapped monarch.

Legit.ng gathered that the development has thrown the town into panic.

As of the time of filing the report, there was no official statement from the police or state government.

President Muhammadu Buhari vows to flush out bandits

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari had said that the federal government is committed to flushing out bandits and criminals across the country.

The president also said that his administration is ready to bring justice to all by apprehending and prosecuting perpetrators while protecting citizens from the onslaught of all forms of criminal activities in the country.

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Buhari gave the assurance on Friday, December 10, when the federal government delegation paid a condolence visit to Governor Aminu Tambuwal over the killings of 23 travellers by suspected bandits.

Survivor narrates her ordeal with bandits

In addition, one of the survivors of the recent Sokoto attack, Shafa’atu, has recalled how she lost her mother and four kids.

Shafa’atu, a widow, said she watched helplessly as the heartless bandits burned her children and mother to death during the attack which occurred on Monday, December 6.

The survivor is currently recuperating at a hospital while the remains of her lost loved ones have been buried.

Source: Legit.ng