Suspected Bandits Abduct Three in Plateau's Wase Community

Suspected bandits have abducted three residents of Nyalun community in Bashar District, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The attackers entered the community in search of animals but failed to find livestock. As a result, they abducted three residents, including Alhaji Babaji and Mallam Ahai, while the identity of the third person remains unknown.

According to Mallam Dahiru Sule of Nyalun, the attackers were searching for livestock to steal. Alhaji Babaji had reportedly lost all his cattle to rustlers earlier in the year. The abduction adds to a pattern of security concerns in Wase Local Government Area, where communities have repeatedly faced attacks and abductions. Residents are calling on security agencies to investigate and secure the safe return of the abducted persons.

The Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies have not issued a public statement confirming the abduction or providing details on the status of the victims. However, Mallam Dahiru Sule claimed that security operatives pursued the suspected kidnappers towards their hideout following the incident. The reported security operation has not been independently verified.

This incident is not an isolated case in the area. Earlier in the year, eight charcoal burners were kidnapped in Nyalun community, Bashar District, of Wase Local Government Area. The victims were reportedly taken while working in the area, and their abductors demanded a ransom for their release.

Seven residents of Nyalung community were also abducted while working on their farms in broad daylight, underscoring the growing insecurity in farmlands across the area. In another incident, suspected bandits abducted three persons, including two palace administrators, and burnt several houses in the Bunyun community in the same Bashar District.

The reported incidents highlight the persistent security challenges confronting rural communities in Wase and other parts of Plateau State. Residents continue to call for stronger protection and decisive action against criminal groups. The information in this report is based on a local source, and further details are expected as security agencies respond to the development.

The Daily Times of Nigeria will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available. The incident has sparked concern among residents, who are urging the authorities to take immediate action to address the security concerns in the area.

Key points

• The abduction occurred on November 12, 2026, in Nyalun community, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State.
• The victims include Alhaji Babaji and Mallam Ahai, with the third person's identity remaining unknown.
• The incident adds to a pattern of security concerns in Wase Local Government Area, with repeated attacks and abductions reported in the area.