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Abducted Plateau traditional ruler regains freedom

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Plateau state police command at the weekend said that HRH Engr. David Isah Dongbam, the Second Class Chief of the Dorock Kingdom of Shandam Local Government Area of Plateau State who was recently kidnapped has unconditionally been released by his kidnappers.

The command in a statement signed by DSP Tyopev Matthias Terna, the Public Relations Officer of Plateau State Command, Jos reads that “Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that Engr. David Isah Dongbam, the Second Class Chief of the Dorock Kingdom of Shandam Local Government Area of Plateau State has unconditionally been released by his kidnappers.

The Paramount Ruler who was Kidnapped on the 19/11/2018 regained his freedom on Saturday 24/11/2018 at about 0010hrs.

“He has since been examined by some medical doctors and given a clean bill of health (he is in perfect health condition).”
His unconditional release became necessary when his Kidnappers noticed that our men (Police Personnel) were closing in on them and the only option left for them was to release their victim. ”
The Plateau State Police Command wish to thank the good people of Plateau State for their patience and to single out the Dorock Kingdom for their understanding and confidence in the Police by allowing us to carry out our Search and Rescue Operation without interference.

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