Two shot dead at Plateau mining site

Two individuals from Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State were fatally shot at a mining site near Kuru Jenta, according to reports. This incident took place less than a week after three women were killed and one person injured in an attack at a site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi LGA. The state government had implemented a curfew across Barik Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu to restore order, but the violence has continued.

Community sources say the killings occurred around 11:30pm on Friday, while the victims were at the mining site. A local resident, Weng Bulus, confirmed the incident and expressed concern that the victims were present at the site during the curfew period. She urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid movements during restricted hours, warning that such actions could put them at risk.

Bulus also denounced the attack and appealed for residents to take necessary precautions. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association's spokesman, Rwang Tengwong, called for security forces to pursue the attackers and cautioned residents, particularly miners, against engaging in night mining. He emphasized the need for residents to stay vigilant and comply with the government's security measures.

As of press time, the spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to inquiries.