Gunmen Kill Two, Injure Others In Plateau Village Attack

Tragedy struck Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night as gunmen launched an attack that left two persons dead and two others injured.

The assailants reportedly stormed the community around 10:30 pm, firing indiscriminately before fleeing into nearby bushes.

Local sources who spoke with Daily Sun said the attackers opened fire sporadically, causing panic among residents of the village.

The injured victims were quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack while speaking with journalists in Jos.

“Gunmen stormed Rim Village around 10 pm and opened fire sporadically. Two people have been confirmed killed, while two others were rushed to the hospital with injuries,” Tengwong said.

He added that the incident had left residents in shock and fear.

Tengwong described the attack as another troubling incident in the ongoing insecurity affecting Riyom and several other communities in Plateau State.

He called on security agencies to intensify patrols and ensure that those responsible for the attack are apprehended.

Meanwhile, residents of the area are said to be living in heightened anxiety following the attack. Community leaders have continued to call for urgent intervention by security agencies to prevent further violence in the area.