Gunmen Attack Plateau Community, Kill 3, Injure 2, and Destroy Farms [Photos]

Plateau Community Devastated by Gunmen Attack, 3 Dead, 2 Injured, Farms Destroyed.

Gunmen attacked the Rakwok community in Plateau State’s Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, killing three youths and injuring two others. The victims were identified as Chollom Daniel, 27, Jang Joseph, 21, and Richard Dapel, 18.

Additionally, over 100 hectares of farms and harvested crops were destroyed in the Riyom axis of the state, with communities like Jol, Rim, Litton, and Rinyam severely affected. The past week has seen persistent incidents of harvested crops being set ablaze in Ghashishi, Barakin-Ladi Local Government Area.

Barrister Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, President of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, condemned the attacks, attributing them to Fulani militia. He urged security agencies, particularly Operation Safe Haven-OPSH, to intervene and stop the violence.

The Executive Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Hon. Pwajok Stephen Gyang, visited Rakwok village, condemning the attacks and calling for increased security measures to prevent future incidents.

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