Gunmen in Plateau State Abduct 12 Muslim Worshippers While Travelling to Maulud Prayers in Wase Local Government Area
Armed gunmen suspected to be local militias have abducted 12 Muslim worshippers in Plateau State while they were travelling to attend Maulud prayers in Gaji village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2025, at the Bunyun axis of Wase LGA, when the victims’ vehicle was intercepted and they were taken to an unknown location. A resident who reported the incident said security operatives later visited the scene as investigations and rescue efforts intensified. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the abduction, stating that officers led by the Divisional Police Officer in Bashar had been deployed to locate the victims and arrest those responsible. Security analysts say the incident has reopened painful memories of past attacks on travellers in the state, including deadly assaults in Mangu and Jos North LGAs, highlighting a persistent pattern of violence and insecurity affecting commuters in Plateau State.
Armed gunmen suspected to be local militias have abducted 12 Muslim worshippers in Plateau State while they were travelling to attend Maulud prayers in Gaji village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2025, at the Bunyun axis of Wase LGA, when the victims’ vehicle was intercepted and they were taken to an unknown location. A resident who reported the incident said security operatives later visited the scene as investigations and rescue efforts intensified. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the abduction, stating that officers led by the Divisional Police Officer in Bashar had been deployed to locate the victims and arrest those responsible. Security analysts say the incident has reopened painful memories of past attacks on travellers in the state, including deadly assaults in Mangu and Jos North LGAs, highlighting a persistent pattern of violence and insecurity affecting commuters in Plateau State.
Gunmen in Plateau State Abduct 12 Muslim Worshippers While Travelling to Maulud Prayers in Wase Local Government Area
Armed gunmen suspected to be local militias have abducted 12 Muslim worshippers in Plateau State while they were travelling to attend Maulud prayers in Gaji village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 10:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2025, at the Bunyun axis of Wase LGA, when the victims’ vehicle was intercepted and they were taken to an unknown location. A resident who reported the incident said security operatives later visited the scene as investigations and rescue efforts intensified. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the abduction, stating that officers led by the Divisional Police Officer in Bashar had been deployed to locate the victims and arrest those responsible. Security analysts say the incident has reopened painful memories of past attacks on travellers in the state, including deadly assaults in Mangu and Jos North LGAs, highlighting a persistent pattern of violence and insecurity affecting commuters in Plateau State.
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