# Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community

> Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community as violence escalates.
- Title: Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community | Shortify
- Summary: Gunmen kill four vigilantes in Plateau community as violence escalates. Gunmen killed four vigilantes in Shurum village, Plateau State, during an attack at…
- Keywords: plateau state, vigilantes, gunmen, shurum, dorowa babuje, barkin ladi, gun attack, community violence, nigerian security, news, politics, kill
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/917848-gunmen-kill-four-vigilantes-in-plateau-community.html
- Author: Chuwang Dungs
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:08:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: plateau state, vigilantes, gunmen, shurum, dorowa babuje, barkin ladi, gun attack, community violence, nigerian security, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gunmen killed four vigilantes in Shurum village, Plateau State, during an attack at 11:56 p.m. on Friday.