A 40-year-old farmer, Ishaku Abalis, was brutally beheaded by unidentified attackers in Panyam District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), Bulus Dabit, confirmed the incident to reporters in Jos on Tuesday, September 30.
Dabit noted that the killing took place against the backdrop of ongoing attacks and kidnappings in the Panyam and Pushit Districts of the area.
Dabit called for creation of state police, explaining that local policing was critical to enhancing the operations of federal security in the state.
“Abalis’ head was cut off and taken away by the killers. The local security outfits are aware. Sector Commander in Mangu LGA mobilised his officers and men to the site and is aware of continued attacks on our people. DPO Mangu is also aware,” he said.
MDA’s National President also called for enhanced security presence to prevent the vulnerability of their region, urging for a strategic and robust deployment of security personnel to the affected areas
According to him, a visible security presence can deter further attacks, instill confidence among residents, and safeguard innocent lives from the hands of the enemies of progress who did not mean well for the state.
Dabit also called upon security agencies to intensify their efforts in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators of these heinous acts.
