Gunmen killed a security operative and three residents in a violent attack on Bel village in Plateau State, Nigeria, on Sunday night. The assault, which took place in the Sho community of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, also left several other individuals injured.
The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. when the attackers stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately on civilians. Mr. Bulus Bot, a resident of the area, confirmed the violence, stating that residents were caught off guard as the gunmen targeted innocent citizens. He described the event as a disturbing attack that has heightened concerns over safety in the region.
Rwang Tengwong, the Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, verified the fatalities and identified three of the victims by name: Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32. Tengwong further alleged that a soldier was among those killed, bringing the total reported death toll to four.
“The gunmen stormed the community at about 9 p.m. and opened fire on innocent citizens, leaving some people dead and others injured,” said Mr. Bulus Bot.
Tengwong condemned the killings, labeling the targeting of innocent residents as unacceptable. He called on security operatives to track down those responsible and urged agencies to take decisive action to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. His statement emphasized the need for immediate measures to prevent further attacks on communities in the area.
As of the time of filing, efforts to obtain a reaction from security operatives regarding the attack were unsuccessful.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
