Brutal Murder of Ward Head in Plateau State Highlights Persistence of Banditry and Insecurity

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A community leader, Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau, the Ward Head of Shuwaka, has been murdered by bandits in Plateau State, Nigeria. Abducted seven days ago, his lifeless body was recovered from the bush near Wanka Forest on Monday morning. The gruesome killing has further heightened panic in the community, with the Kanam Development Association calling on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to declare a state of emergency in the area.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau, the Ward Head of Shuwaka, was abducted by bandits seven days ago and killed by his captors.
  • His lifeless body was recovered from the bush near Wanka Forest on Monday morning.
  • The Kanam Development Association has urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to declare a state of emergency in the Garga Community of Kanam Local Government Area.
  • The Association has also called for the deployment of adequate security personnel to tackle the banditry menace in the area.
  • The Association has emphasized that the people of Garga and surrounding areas are living in constant fear due to persistent insecurity and banditry.
  • The Association has highlighted the failure of government at various levels to take decisive action to address the menace of banditry in the state.

Statistics:

  • 7 days: duration of Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau's captivity before he was killed.
  • 1: number of community leader killed by bandits in Plateau State.
  • 1: number of community leader recovering from the bush near Wanka Forest.
  • 7 days: the duration of Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau's captivity.
  • 1: number of lifeless body recovered from the bush near Wanka Forest on Monday morning.

Sources:

  • Kanam Development Association
  • A community source residing in the affected area