Man shot dead in Plateau
A man reportedly on his way to church has been shot dead by suspected gunmen at Fann community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, throwing the community into panic and tension. A resident of the area, Erica Dung, who confirmed […]
A man was shot and killed on Sunday morning in Fann community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, carried out by suspected gunmen, took place around 8 a.m., leaving the community in a state of fear and uncertainty. Local resident Erica Dung confirmed the incident, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of an innocent life.
Dung highlighted the growing concern among residents regarding the escalating violence and killings in various parts of the local government area. The recent incident added to the already tense security situation in Barkin Ladi and nearby communities, with residents persistently calling for enhanced security measures. The Berom Youth Moulders' Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, strongly condemned the attack, labeling it as intolerable and demanding immediate action to safeguard the community.
He urged security forces to increase vigilance and patrols in at-risk areas. Tengwong appealed to the Plateau State Government and law enforcement to identify and prosecute the perpetrators, while also encouraging residents to remain watchful and report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities. However, attempts to contact security officials for a statement were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
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