The Digest:
The Ward Head of Shuwaka in Plateau State, Mallam Hudu Hassan Barau, has been found dead six days after being abducted by bandits. The killing has sparked grief and outrage in Kanam LGA, with community leaders calling for urgent government action to address escalating insecurity.
Key Points:
- The monarch was abducted from his community in Kanam Local Government Area.
- His body was discovered in the bush and recovered by local authorities.
- The Kanam Development Association expressed "grief and outrage" over the senseless killing.
- Community leaders pleaded for federal and state intervention to tackle banditry.
- This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of traditional rulers in conflict zones.
- It reflects the broader security crisis affecting rural communities across Plateau State.
- Local leaders are demanding stronger protective measures and a security presence.
Sources: The Nation
