Gunmen kill ward head, three others in Plateau

Gunmen have reportedly killed a community ward head and three others after attacking the Mabel community of Butura in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State.

According to The Nation, former Councillor of Batura ward on Bokkos local council government, Hon Josiah Mahwash, who confirmed the incident said the Maiangwa (ward head) and three others were killed when the community came under heavy attack by gunmen.

Rafan Dafang James, who claimed to be a resident in a WhatsApp message, indicated the gunmen invaded the Plateau community and started shooting sporadically.

The state police spokesman, DSP Alfred Alabo, could not be reached to comment on the incident as at the time of filling this report.