Gunmen storm Plateau community, kill four vigilantes
Gunmen have killed four vigilantes keeping watch over their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Gunmen storm Plateau community, kill four vigilantes…
Plateau State, particularly Barkin Ladi and neighbouring local government areas, has for years been a flashpoint for deadly clashes often linked to disputes between farming and herding communities, as well as reprisal attacks by armed groups. Vigilante groups have become a common feature in many Plateau communities, with residents organising local watch teams to supplement the work of security forces amid persistent attacks on villages, especially at night.
Vanguard and Premium Times both report that the attack occurred in a community in Barkin Ladi LGA, with Premium Times citing residents to pin down the timing of the assault to late Friday night. Details such as the identity or motive of the attackers, the response of security agencies, and any arrests have not yet been reported by either outlet.