Nigeria, June 2 -- The traditional ruler of Timshat in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Godwin Vonga, has been killed by gunmen along the Timshat-Mabudi Road.

Mr Vonga, a former councillor for the Nasarawa Ward in Langtang South, was reportedly attacked on Sunday while returning home after dropping his children off at school in Mabudi.

Residents said the killing has thrown Timshat and the surrounding communities into mourning.

A community member, Nanbol Pirfa, described the deceased as a respected traditional leader and public servant.

According to him, the circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear.

The Chairman of Langtang South Local Government Area, Nanfa Nbin, condemned the killing and described it...