By Polycarp Auta
Residents of the communities in Bashar District in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau have cried out against the incessant attacks by kidnappers and bandits in the area.
They complained that the criminal elements were terrorising their communities and giving them sleepless nights.
The people made the complaint on Thursday, when the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Wanton Killings in Wase visited the area.
The Village Head of Kampani Zurak Community, Dahiru Adamu, described their condition as ”unfortunate and sad”.
He said that the kidnappers usually operated on Fridays and would always ask for half a million naira ransom or more.
”Sir, the issue of kidnapping and banditry is a serious challenge to us here.
