Soldier, residents killed in fresh Plateau attack
Gunmen have reportedly killed a soldier and three residents during an attack on Bel village in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Several persons were reportedly injured in the attack. The attack reportedly occurred at about 9 p.m. on Sunday when the gunmen stormed the community and opened fire on residents. […]
During a night attack on Sunday in the Bel village of Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, gunmen reportedly killed one soldier and three residents. Several others were injured in the assault. According to a local resident, Mr. Bulus Bot, the attackers arrived around 9 p.m. and began indiscriminately shooting at the community's citizens.
"The gunmen stormed the community at about 9 p.m. and opened fire on innocent citizens, leaving some people dead and others injured," Mr. Bot stated. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association confirmed the deaths of three victims, including a 15-year-old, a 28-year-old, and a 32-year-old, as well as the death of a soldier. The group's spokesperson, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attack, calling it an unacceptable killing of innocent residents and urging security forces to apprehend those responsible.
Tengwong emphasized the need for swift action to prevent future attacks on Plateau communities. A spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace pledged to follow up on the incident, but had not yet responded to inquiries as of the deadline.
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