Four people, including a security operative, have been killed after gunmen invaded Bel village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving several others injured.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 9pm on Sunday when armed men stormed the community in the Sho area and opened fire on residents.
A local resident, Bulus Bot, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers fired indiscriminately at people in the village, leaving some dead and others wounded.
Bot described the incident as disturbing, expressing concern over the safety of residents caught up in the attack.
The Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the killings and identified three of the victims as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32.
Tengwong said a soldier was also reportedly killed, bringing the death toll to four. Several other people sustained injuries during the attack.
Community Calls for Urgent Security Action
Condemning the killings, Tengwong called on security agencies to track down those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
He stressed the need for decisive action to prevent further attacks and protect communities facing persistent security challenges.
As of the time the report was filed, efforts to obtain an official response from security operatives had been unsuccessful.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in parts of Plateau State, where communities have continued to face deadly attacks.
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