BYM Calls for Action After Vigilante's Murder in Plateau

An 18-year-old vigilante named Divine was killed at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday during a midnight attack by armed men in Plateau. Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of the BYM, confirmed the attack, stating that Divine was a member of the community vigilante group.

The incident has caused mourning in the victim's family and the Rachas community, raising concerns about the safety of residents in rural areas. Tengwong urged the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to investigate the killing, apprehend the attackers, and enhance security patrols and intelligence gathering in vulnerable communities.

He called on both the Plateau State and Federal Governments to implement concrete measures to protect lives and property in areas frequently subjected to attacks. Tengwong extended condolences to Divine's family and the people of Rachas, urging swift action from security agencies to prevent further loss of lives.

Captain Polycap Oteh, spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, did not respond to inquiries at the time of reporting.