Woman Killed, Two Injured in Plateau State Groundnut Attack

On Saturday, a woman was feared killed and two others injured by suspected gunmen while they were harvesting groundnuts on a farm at Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred around 4pm, as confirmed by community member Silas Bitrus.

Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders, condemned the attack and urged security operatives to track down those responsible. In a related context, the Coalition of Plateau State Indigenous Youth Bodies alleged that certain groups are planning to launch a counter-propaganda campaign against the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies in the state.

The coalition, which includes leaders from various youth organizations, expressed their support for the security agencies and cautioned against accepting unverified allegations regarding their operations.