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Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community
Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community as violence escalates.
In brief
Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community as violence escalates. Gunmen killed four vigilantes in Shurum village, Plateau State, during an attack at 11:56 p.m. on Friday. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Gunmen attack vigilantes
Gunmen killed four vigilantes in Shurum village, Plateau State, during an attack at 11:56 p.m. on Friday.
Vigilantes on duty
A community member, Bulus Bature, said the vigilantes were on duty when the attackers struck.
Vigilantes' role
They were watching over their community when the gunmen struck and killed them.
Vigilantes' motivation
The victims volunteered to protect their community from attacks.
BYM confirmation
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed four people were killed.
Tengwong's call
He condemned the killings and called on security agencies to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.
Tengwong's warning
He urged the government and security agencies to strengthen security in affected communities.
Tengwong's concern
He warned residents should not live in fear while those protecting them are targeted.
Police unconfirmed
Efforts to reach police for confirmation were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
Recent violence
The latest killings add to the spate of attacks reported in parts of Plateau State where communities face deadly violence.
The one thing
Gunmen killed four vigilantes in Shurum village, Plateau State, during an attack at 11:56 p.m. on Friday.
