By Kazeem Waris
Gunmen have killed four vigilantes while they were guarding their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 11:56 p.m. on Friday, when the assailants stormed the community and killed the vigilantes while they were on duty.
A community member, Mr Bulus Bature, said the victims were keeping watch over the area when the gunmen struck.
“They were watching over our community when the gunmen struck and killed them,” he said.
Lamenting the killings, Bature described the incident as painful, noting that the victims had volunteered to protect their community.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the incident to Vanguard, saying four people were killed.
Tengwong condemned the attack and called on security agencies to investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.
“Our people cannot continue to live in fear while those volunteering to protect their communities are being attacked and killed,” he said.
He appealed to the government and security agencies to strengthen security in the affected communities.
Efforts to reach security operatives for confirmation of the incident were unsuccessful as of press time.
