{
  "id": 17998749,
  "title": "18-year-old vigilante killed in Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/18-year-old-vigilante-killed-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:49:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/18-year-old-vigilante-killed-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, an 18-year-old vigilante member named Divine Dung Davou was killed in a midnight attack in Rachas Village, Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assault took place around 12:30 a.m. while Davou was on duty, guarding the area. According to Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of the Biblical Youth Ministry (BYM), the victim was a member of the community's vigilante group. Tengwong stated, \"According to information available to the Association, Divine, who was a vigilante member of the community, was killed at about 12 30 a.m. during a midnight attack by armed men.\"\n\nThe attack has deeply saddened Davou's family and the Rachas community, raising concerns about the safety of residents in vulnerable rural areas. BWYM has called for an urgent investigation by the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies, urging them to apprehend the perpetrators and enhance security patrols, intelligence gathering, and rapid response mechanisms in these communities. The BYM spokesperson also appealed to the Plateau State and Federal Governments to take concrete measures to protect lives and property in communities frequently targeted by attacks. They urged the governments to move beyond routine assurances and implement sustained measures to safeguard lives and property, especially in communities repeatedly exposed to such attacks. The BYM extended its condolences to the bereaved family and residents of Rachas, calling for swift action from security agencies to prevent further loss of lives.",
  "summary": "Gunmen on Tuesday killed an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, during a midnight attack on Rachas Village in Heipang District, Barkin ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 12 30 a.m. on Tuesday, while the victim was keeping watch over the area. The National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang […]",
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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."
}