Gunmen have killed an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, during an attack on Rachas Village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident reportedly happened around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday while Davou was keeping watch over the community.
The National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, describing the deceased as a member of the community’s vigilante group.
According to Tengwong, armed men attacked the village during the early hours of Tuesday and killed the young vigilante.
He said the killing had thrown the victim’s family and residents of Rachas into mourning, while raising fresh concerns about the safety of communities frequently exposed to attacks.
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The BYM spokesman called on the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate the incident, arrest those responsible and strengthen security operations in vulnerable communities.
He also urged the Plateau State and Federal Governments to take concrete steps to protect lives and property, particularly in rural areas facing repeated security threats.
Tengwong expressed condolences to the bereaved family and residents of Rachas, calling for urgent action to prevent further killings.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycap Oteh, had yet to respond to inquiries about the incident as of the time of filing this report.
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