Gunmen Kill Varsity Student In Plateau Community

Gunmen have ambushed and killed a 300-level university student in Dum Village, Bachi District of Riyom local government area of Plateau State.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident occurred late Monday night when the attackers, who had positioned themselves at the entrance of the village, opened fire on two young men from the community.

The victim was identified as Badung Sunday Alamba, a 29-year-old 300-level student of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin.

He was said to be the only child of his mother.

A community member, Mr Dung Elisha, who spoke to our correspondent, described the attack as sad.

“He was the only child of his mother,” Elisha said, adding that the deceased’s companion, Dachomo Habila, narrowly escaped unhurt despite attempts by the gunmen to kill him.

The national publicity secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He condemned the attack, describing it as “a premeditated, calculated and barbaric assault on innocent civilians.

Tengwong said the terrorists deliberately target peaceful Berom communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South local government areas.

He called for a thorough investigation into the killing and urged security agencies to track down the perpetrators and their sponsors and bring them to justice without delay.

The BYM spokesman also urged security operatives to strengthen surveillance and protection around vulnerable communities.