Gunmen Attack Security Operative in Plateau State
On Thursday at approximately 7pm, a security operative was killed by gunmen while traveling on a motorcycle to his duty post in the Chit area of Heipang, Plateau State. The incident occurred along the Kwi-Beco road, situated between Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas.
Following the attack, the assailants stole the motorcycle of the victim. Rwang Tengwong, the spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), confirmed the incident and expressed deep concern regarding the safety of residents in the affected communities.
He highlighted the troubling reality that security personnel, who are meant to protect the populace, are themselves at risk of attacks. Tengwong condemned the killing and urged for immediate measures to tackle the security challenges facing the area.
The Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, was unavailable for comment at the time of the report.
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