One Killed As Gunmen Ambush Villagers In Plateau

A man identified Amos Elisha, has been killed by gunmen during an attack on three people in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

It was reported that the second victim, Daniel Sati escaped from the scene with injuries, while the third person whose identity has not been disclosed is still missing.

The gunmen laid ambush on the way in Jol community on Tuesday, when the victims were returning from a local market around 7.43 pm.

A community service worker in the area, Dalyop Solomon who confirmed the incident to Punch said, “Three young persons of Jol community, Riyom LGA of Plateau State have just been ambushed at Nod area; Amos Elisha killed, Daniel Sati injured while another is missing at about 7.43 pm, 26th January 2020. The locals were attacked on their way returning from Hoss to Jol Community”

The attack was also confirmed by the lawmaker representing Riyom Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Timothy Dantong.

He said, “The attack on three of my people where one of them was killed is true. It is unfortunate that the incident occurred in the same area where we lost two of our young men through a similar attack recently.”

“The question we are asking is how long will gunmen continue to kill innocent people in the area without anything being done to stop them by those responsible?”

In a related development, Taraba State police command has confirmed the death of two police officer, a sergeant and constable killed by some armed men in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state.

Information gathered revealed that the deceased were on their way to their duty posts in Jen Community when the armed men attacked and killed them.