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Gunmen raid Plateau community, kill vigilante member
Armed men have killed a member of a community vigilante group, Divine Dung Davou, during an attack on Rachas Village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred around 12:30 am on Tuesday while Davou was on duty, keeping watch over the community as part of efforts to protect residents from security threats.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, identifying the deceased as a member of the local community security group.
The killing has raised fresh concerns over the safety of local vigilante members involved in efforts to protect communities against armed attacks in Plateau State.
In a statement, Tengwong said the killing had plunged the victim’s family and residents of the community into mourning.
He also expressed concern over the continued exposure of rural communities to attacks, calling on the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
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