Gunmen Kill Soldier, Three Civilians in Fresh Plateau Attack -

Gunmen have killed a soldier and three civilians during a fresh attack on Bel village in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack reportedly occurred around 9 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026, when the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents, leaving several others injured.

A resident, Bulus Bot, confirmed the incident, describing how the attackers invaded the community and shot at innocent residents.

The Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the killings, identifying three of the civilian victims as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32. A soldier was also among those killed.

The association called on security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.

The latest incident comes amid renewed violence across Plateau State, with at least five attacks reportedly recorded in four local government areas between October 27 and November 8, leaving more than 20 people dead, including security personnel.

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Communities in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Bassa and Riyom have continued to experience deadly attacks despite ongoing security operations and a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government.

Meanwhile, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced plans to establish operational camps of the state-owned security outfit, Operation Rainbow, across all 17 local government areas to strengthen intelligence gathering and tackle insecurity.

The governor disclosed that 11 operational camps had already been established, adding that the government would deploy vehicles, motorcycles and technology, including drones, to improve surveillance and facilitate timely security responses.

He also called on security operatives to work closely with conventional security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to restore lasting peace.