Police Officer Killed in Plateau State Ambush on Duty
On October 8, 2026, a police officer was killed by armed assailants while riding a motorcycle to his duty post in the Chit area of Heipang District, located along the Kwi-Beco road between Riyom and Barikin Ladi in Plateau State. The attack occurred around 7pm, and the assailants also took the officer's motorcycle after the killing.
Rwang Tengwong, the spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), confirmed the incident and expressed deep concern over the targeting of security personnel, questioning the safety of ordinary residents in the area. Tengwong urged authorities to take immediate action to address the ongoing security crisis affecting communities in the local government areas of Mangu, Bokkos, and Barikin Ladi, despite a recent curfew imposed by the government to reduce violence.
As of the time of reporting, the spokesperson for the Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to inquiries regarding the incident.
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