Plateau Mob Kills Own Youths Over Murder of Traditional Ruler in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Three plateau state’s indigenes suspected to be involved in the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State were on Friday set ablaze by an angry mob.
The victims were alleged to have participated in the killing of the traditional ruler of Kwallak community, Mr Ponzhi Kwallak, who was attacked and murdered at his residence on Thursday night.
Sources in the community said that the assailants stormed the monarch’s home, shot him, and made away with his motorcycle and mobile phone.
The incident, which initially sparked tension and speculation within the community, was reportedly first attributed to external attackers (fulani bandits). However, subsequent developments indicated that the suspects were allegedly from within the community.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended on Friday while attempting to sell the stolen motorcycle.
According to eyewitness accounts, the suspects allegedly confessed to the crime after being apprehended by members of the community.
It was further gathered that the suspects were being taken to security operatives when a mob intercepted them near the Langtang North Local Government Council Secretariat and set them ablaze.
The late monarch had recently received the motorcycle, which was later traced to the suspects.
