The Saf Ron Kulere, the traditional ruler of Bokkos and Chairman, Bokkos Traditional Council, in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Lazarus Agai was on Monday murdered in his home village of Sha by suspected Fulani gunmen.
The monarch , identified as Lawrence Agaie, was said to be his way home on Monday, July 18, after visiting his farm in Sha District when he was attacked by the armed men.
The monarch's police orderly, Sunday Wuyah, his wife, as well as his son, Shagari were also killed in the attack.
A woman, however, survived the gun shots and currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bokkos.
Confirming the killings, spokesman of the special task force (STF), in charge of security in Plateau, Ikedichi Iweha, said corpses of the victims have been deposited at an undisclosed hospital in Jos.
According to Iweha, no arrests have been made yet.
Bokkos, the local government of Joshua Dariye, a serving senator and former governor of Plateau, is not new to disturbing incidents.
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Posted: at 19-07-2016 06:37 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
If those plateau state pple like, let them allow dis to go jt like others. It's abt time for themselves against dis Fulani pple. Wats all dis rubbish wit Fulani herdsmen. All region shld come together against dis animals leading cows.
Posted: at 19-07-2016 06:54 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
kima77same at 20-07-2016 03:49 PM (8 years ago) (m)
They are not Herdmen. People are confuse. These are boko haram messengers. They are working for boko haram. Nigerians should open their eyes well, b4 it turns another thing
Posted: at 20-07-2016 03:49 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac