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Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community
Gunmen have killed four vigilantes who were protecting their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 11:56 p.m. on Friday when the assailants invaded the community and killed the local security volunteers while they were on duty.
A community member, Mr Bulus Bature, confirmed the incident, saying the victims were guarding the area when the attackers struck.
“They were watching over our community when the gunmen struck and killed them,” Bature said.
Lamenting the killings, Bature said, “It is painful that people who volunteered to protect their community could be attacked and killed while carrying out their duty.”
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong also confirmed the incident to Very Nigerian.
Tengwong said, “We received information about the attack and can confirm that four people were killed by the gunmen.”
He condemned the killings, saying, “It is unfortunate that our people, who were keeping watch over their community, were targeted and killed.”
He added, “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.”
Tengwong 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.”
Efforts to reach security operatives for confirmation of the incident were unsuccessful as of press time.
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