Gunmen on Sunday night kidnapped the District Head of Birbyang, Alhaji Zubairu Usman Garba, and two women in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attackers invaded the community around 1a.m., firing shots before taking the victims away.

The wife of the District Head was also seized but later managed to escape.

This comes just a week after the Ward Head of Shuwaka community in the same LGA was abducted and later killed.

Confirming the incident, the Secretary of the Kanam Development Association (KADA), Shehu Kanam, said, “The kidnappers attacked the community around 1 a.m. We condemn this act and call on security agencies to rescue the victims and restore peace.”

In a joint statement signed by the Secretary and the Chairman of the group, Barrister Garba Aliyu, the community accused political representatives of neglecting their duty to protect residents.

They also urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang and security agencies to act swiftly against the growing insecurity.

Kidnapping and banditry have become increasingly common in Kanam and other parts of Plateau, with residents either killed or abducted for ransom.

The Plateau State command has not issued a formal statement on the issue.