Land dispute: Plateau community raises the alarm over missing of 7 persons

Plateau

Gyang Bere, Jos

A group, Chakfem Development  Association (CDA) has raised the alarm that seven of its members were missing following a land dispute-provoked clash between them and a neighboring community, called Mangun in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Chairman of CDA, Celestine Sonso and Secretary General, Sunday Yakubu, at a press conference in Jos, yesterday,  accused the Mangun people of inflicting gunshot injuries on its people following the violence that erupted as a result of the land dispute.

The CDA also alleged that the Mangun people resorted to physical attacks and molestation travelers passing through the major roads in the Local Government Area.

“Seven of our people were unlawfully held in captivity and denied access  to their families, and their whereabouts are unknown.

“The disappearance of the seven has  left their families and the entire Chakfem District traumatized and in deep pain. As far as we know, none of the kidnappers have  been arrested and brought to account for their dastardly acts,” they said.

Sonso, the CDA Chairman, said concerning the disputed farmland, Chakfem community has obtained a court judgement in their favour, but that the Mangun community has flagrantly flouted and disregarded the court judgment.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Breaking news & top stories

Follow The Sun Newspaper

Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.