{
  "id": 13172706,
  "title": "Police officer killed in Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/police-officer-killed-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:35:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/police-officer-killed-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A police officer was killed on his way to work on the Kwi-Beco road, a locality between Riyom and Barikn Ladi in Plateau State. The attack occurred around 7pm on Thursday, as tensions simmered in Mangu, Bokkos and Barikin Ladi local government areas where a curfew had recently been imposed. The deceased officer was reportedly on a motorcycle en route to his duty post in the Chit area of Heipang District when he was targeted by gunmen. Following the murder, the assailants reportedly fled with the motorcycle.\n\nBenue Governor has announced the closure of schools, compelling parents to purchase textbooks for their children. In response to the incident, Rwang Tengwong, a spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), expressed his shock and concern over the security of civilians in the affected communities. Tengwong emphasized that the killing of a security operative raised significant worries about the safety of residents. He further stated that the BYM was particularly troubled by the fact that security personnel, meant to protect the public, were also susceptible to attacks.\n\nThe state police command spokesperson, DSP Alabo Alfred, could not be reached for comment at the time of publication. Despite the recent imposition of a curfew, attacks and killings continue to occur in Plateau State.",
  "summary": "Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer on his way to duty post along the Kwi-Beco road, a community between Riyom and Barikn Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. The incident, according to sources, occurred at about 7pm on Thursday. The development came amid heightened tensions in Mangu, Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs where […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}