Gunmen Kill Vigilante Member in Plateau State

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Gunmen Kill Vigilante Member in Plateau State

Gunmen killed Divine Dung Davou, a member of a local vigilante group, during an attack on Rachas Village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack reportedly took place at about 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday while Davou was on duty watching over the community. Rwang Tengwong, national publicity secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, confirmed the killing and urged the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.

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