Gunmen Storm Plateau Community, Kill Four Vigilantes

Author: Golok NanmwaPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Gunmen Storm Plateau Community, Kill Four Vigilantes

Four vigilantes were killed in an armed attack in Shurum, in Dorowa Babuje district of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. Gunmen stormed the community at about 11:56 p.m. on Friday while the vigilantes were on watch. Resident Bulus Bature and Rwang Tengwong, spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, confirmed the deaths and condemned the killings. Tengwong urged authorities to investigate, bring those responsible to justice, and strengthen security in affected communities.

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