How 3 Vigilantes Were Killed In Plateau Night Attack

Three vigilantes were reportedly killed by armed men who attacked the NTV community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night.

The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, who gave an account of how the trio was killed, said they were volunteering to protect their community when they came under attack.

According to him, the incident occurred around 11pm when gunmen reportedly opened fire on the vigilantes, who were on duty protecting residents and their homes.

He described the incident as unfortunate and called on security agencies to intensify patrols and take proactive measures to protect vulnerable communities across the state.

“The people cannot continue to live in fear while those volunteering to protect their communities are being killed.

“I urge security operatives to thoroughly investigate the attack, identify those responsible and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Tengwong said.

He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies, adding that the safety of lives and property was a collective responsibility.

A resident of the community, Gabriel Ayuba, who also confirmed the incident to our correspondent, said the attack occurred around 11pm.

“The men were watching over the community when the gunmen shot at them.

“It is very sad that people who were only protecting their community were attacked and killed without any provocation,” he said.

Meanwhile, efforts to speak with the Police Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful, as his mobile phone was switched off at the time of filing this report.