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Armed Robbers Kill Village Head of Gana Ropp in Plateau Ambush
Armed Robbers Kill Village Head of Gana Ropp in Plateau Ambush
By Zagazola Makama
The Village Head of Gana Ropp has been shot dead after armed men suspected to be robbers ambushed motorists along the Barkin Ladi–Gana Ropp Road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday when the assailants opened fire on road users travelling along the notorious stretch of road.
The traditional ruler, who was riding a motorcycle at the time of the attack, was fatally shot by the gunmen. He died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.
The attackers reportedly fled the scene before security operatives arrived, while the killing sent panic through nearby communities.
The Barkin Ladi–Gana Ropp corridor has remained a persistent security flashpoint, with recurring incidents of armed robbery targeting commuters, particularly during the evening hours.
Armed Robbers Kill Village Head of Gana Ropp in Plateau Ambush