Defense and Security
Panic in Plateau as Gunmen Abduct Five, Injure Two
Gunmen have abducted five persons and injured two others during an attack on Mista Ali community in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday night when armed men invaded the community and opened fire, forcing residents to flee for safety.
The traditional ruler of Mista Ali, Danladi Kasuwa, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Wednesday.
Kasuwa said residents were taken by surprise as sporadic gunshots rang out in different parts of the community.
“We just heard gunshots all around the area. The attackers invaded the community and started shooting sporadically, leaving residents running for safety,” he said.
He disclosed that five persons were abducted during the attack, while two others sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Expressing concern over the incident, the traditional ruler said the attack had heightened fear and uncertainty among residents.
He appealed to the government and security agencies to strengthen security operations in the area to prevent further attacks.
“We are worried about what happened in our community. We appeal to the government and security agencies to strengthen security in the area to prevent further attacks,” Kasuwa said.
He also urged security operatives to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted victims and ensure that those responsible for the attack were brought to justice.
“We want security operatives to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted persons and ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice,” he added.
Punch reports that efforts to obtain comments from security agencies, including the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
