Three members of a local vigilante group were killed on Saturday night after suspected gunmen attacked Sabon-Layi community in Gwol District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State.
The attack, which occurred around 10 p.m., has heightened fears over the worsening security situation in the area. According to community sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and targeted vigilante members who were on duty protecting residents.
The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, describing the killings as a direct assault on the community's efforts to defend lives and property.
He said the slain vigilantes were part of a local security arrangement established to protect residents from recurring attacks, adding that the incident highlights the continued insecurity facing Barkin Ladi despite the presence of security personnel.
"The attackers came and killed these men who were risking their lives to safeguard the community," Tengwong said.
He called on both the Plateau State Government and the Federal Government to strengthen security in the area by deploying more security personnel to prevent further attacks.
Efforts to obtain a response from the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful at the time of filing the report.
.jpeg)
.jpeg "Sunayen kofofin aljanna guda takwas 8")
0 Comment about the Post: