Three Killed in Plateau Attack; Lawmaker Demands Justice

On April 6, 2026, the Plateau State Police Command confirmed that three people were killed in an attack by gunmen in Pwomol Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The victims were identified as Marvin Dung Choji (23), Bitru Pam Choji (24), Daniel M.

Dung (59), and Stephen Pam Davou (48), who sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, prompting a distress call to the police.

A joint response team, including the DPO of Barkin Ladi and military security agencies, engaged the attackers, who fled into the surrounding mountains. The police arrested a suspect named Suleiman, who was found with visible bloodstains.

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bassei Ewah, visited the scene to assess the situation and assured a thorough investigation. Lawmaker Dickson Y.

Chollom condemned the attack, demanding justice for the victims and urging security agencies to ensure accountability.