Four local vigilantes were gunned down late Friday night during a ruthless, midnight ambush on Shurum village, located in the Dorowa Babuje area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State
Community sources hinted that the attackers caught the community watchmen by surprise, storming the area at approximately 11:56 p.m. while the victims were actively patrolling the neighborhood.
Recounting events surrounding the sudden and deadly assault, a member of the community, Mr Bulus Bature, said, “They were watching over our community when the gunmen struck and killed them.”
Bature, who described the onslaught as sudden, targeted, and devastating, said: “It is painful that people who volunteered to protect their community could be attacked and killed while carrying out their duty.”
Also confirming the incident to some reporters, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYMA), Rwang Tengwong said, “We received information about the attack and can confirm that four people were killed by the gunmen.”
Tengwong condemned the killings, saying, “It is unfortunate that our people, who were keeping watch over their community, were targeted and killed. We are deeply saddened by this latest attack and call on the relevant security agencies to urgently investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.”
He further said, “Our people cannot continue to live in fear while those volunteering to protect their communities are being attacked and killed. We appeal to the government and security agencies to strengthen security around the affected communities.”
Meanwhile, official confirmation remains elusive as security operatives could not be reached for comment on the unfortunate incident and the full scope of the unfolding situation.
