A 40-year-old farmer, Ishaku Abalis, has been beheaded in Panyam District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State.
The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) Bulus Dabit, confirmed the incident on Tuesday to newsmen in Jos, the state capital.
According to Dabit, the attack occurred amid persistent attacks and kidnapping in Panyam and Pushit Districts in the local government.
Dabit called for creation of state police, explaining that local policing was critical to enhancing the operations of federal security in the state.
He said “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.