Gunmen Kill Soldier and Residents in Plateau Attack

In a violent incident in Plateau, gunmen attacked a community around 9 p.m., resulting in the deaths of a soldier and several residents. Mr. Bulus Bot, a local resident, reported that the attackers shot indiscriminately, leaving many injured.

Rwang Tengwong, the Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, confirmed the fatalities, identifying three victims: Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32. Tengwong condemned the attack, labeling the killings of innocent residents as unacceptable, and urged security forces to identify and apprehend the attackers.

He emphasized the need for decisive action to prevent further violence in the area. Captain Polycarp Oteh, spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, was contacted for comments but had not responded by the time of reporting.