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  • Updated: January 20, 2023

Jos: Monarch Kidnapped By Gunmen, One Killed

Jos: Monarch Kidnapped By Gunmen, One Killed

A ruler in the Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr Isaac Azi Wakili, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

The paramount ruler of the Izere nation was taken in the early hours of Friday when his palace at Shere community was invaded by gunmen.

Wakili's abduction was confirmed by a resident of the community named Philip Izam who disclosed that one person was killed during the invasion. 

"I can confirm to you that HRH Isaac Wakili, the Agwom Izere has been kidnapped. He was at his palace in Shere when the kidnappers stormed the Palace at about 1.30 am on Friday.

“The gunmen engaged the Palace security in a gun battle and subdued them. A reinforcement from the police and other security men came and there was heavy gunfire in the community but the gunmen successfully took the monarch away.

“Unfortunately, one of the vigilante members was shot dead by the gunmen who also shot a police officer but the policeman is still alive”, Izam shared.

Also corroborating the incident, the Spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, stated that more security operatives had been dispatched to the community and were working to ensure the release of the kidnapped monarch.

“As I’m talking to you, our officers and men are combing the bush to ensure that the traditional ruler is rescued and perpetrators brought to book.

"We also want to appeal to members of the public to always avail us with timely information because that will help us to forestall an incident of this nature before it happens", Alfred said.

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