Gunmen on Tuesday killed the District Head of Gwande in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush attack along the Sha District axis bordering Daffo community.

Sources in the area said the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m., while the traditional ruler was returning home after attending traditional council meeting in Bokkos.

According to residents, the attackers ambushed the traditional ruler’s vehicle near the boundary between Sha District and Daffo community, near his hometown.

Residents said the monarch sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment, but died.

A member of the community, Mr. Aten Pukat, confirmed the incident and described the death of the traditional ruler as a painful loss to the people of Gwande and the entire Bokkos area.

Pukat said the attack had thrown the Bokkos Traditional Council and residents into mourning.

Christopher Luka, the Bokkos youth leader, who also confirmed the incident, said the attack had generated tension, but they were able to calm the situation, adding that everywhere was calm as of press time.

Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, did not respond to a WhatsApp message sent by our correspondent seeking comment on the incident as of the time of filing this report. (Daily Trust)