From Jude Dangwam, Jos
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen are said to have killed the Acting Gwom Rwei of Foron District, Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State, HRH.
Da Bulus Chuwang Jang.
The incident allegedly occurredMonday night.
DAILY ASSET learnt that the Monarch was lured through a fluctuating phone call that compelled him to step outside his compound for a clearer network and was immediately attacked with machetes outside.
His loud cry for help attracted his son who arrived the scene in deep shock. He was said to have rushed to rescue his father but was also pursued by the attackers and had to run away for his life, living behind the father who was later shot by the attackers.
The deceased’s son described the attackers as “herdsmen.”
Information gathered indicated that the Monarch was rushed to Plateau Specialist Hospital in Jos, the Plateau State capital but gave up shortly on arrival.https://galleria.com.ng/pushgalleriaads?q=201&i=59&ho=dailyasset.ng
Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council, Hon. Jock Alamba confirmed the killing of the traditional ruler to Newmen in Jos describing the incident as unfortunate.
Alamba noted with dismay the killing of the Royal father stressing that it was coming when all efforts were been put in place towards the total restoration of Peace in Local Government area, which has passed through trying times over the years.
He stated that the incident was a deliberate ploy to plunge the area back into another round of crisis.
The Management Committee Chairman said the late Monarch was a critical stakeholder on Peace building in Foron District, Barkin Ladi and Plateau State at large, adding that the invaluable role played by the Royal Father would be greatly missed.
The Commissioner of Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang also confirmed the incident to DAILY ASSET.
“Government is aware of what happened in the early morning of Tuesday in Foron District of Barkin-Ladi LGA, it is an unfortunate development. The security agents have been mandated to track the killers if this man.
“There was tension in the community but there is calm now, we are appealing to our people to remain calm not to take the law into their hands.”
Member Representing Barkin Ladi Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly and Minority Leader, Hon. Peter Gyendeng described the gruesome killing of the traditional ruler as barbaric, callous and unfortunate.
“Our leadership and security agency must rise to the occasion, come out and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and justice is gotten”, he said.
The Chairman of Berom Education and Cultural organization ( BECO) Foron District, Mr. Dagalang Bott lamenting the ugly act, said the previous killings of other members of the community was no doubt a prelude to the untimely killing of their monarch who had always preached peace and harmony to his people.
He called on members of the community to remain calm and be law abiding. He said the community will not relent in demanding justice on the Killers of their traditional ruler.(DAILY ASSET.)
