The residents of Dundu community in Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom, Plateau State, are in mourning after a brutal ambush left three people dead.
The victims, John Avia (48), Sunday Vickson (32), and Peter Vickson (30), were attacked while returning home from their daily activities on Sunday evening.
A Community Under Siege
This tragic incident adds to the growing wave of violence in the region, as farmers in Bassa Local Government Area continue to suffer attacks and destruction of their farmlands.
Over the past two weeks, locals have reported several ambushes and cases of farm vandalism, raising fears of an escalating security crisis.
Despite the rising tension, government authorities and security agencies have yet to officially confirm the attack. When contacted, the Special Adviser on Security to the Plateau State Governor, Brigadier-General Gakji Shipi (retd.), stated that he was not aware of the incident.
Meanwhile, the state police spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, was unreachable, and Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) spokesperson, Major Samson Zhakom, promised to investigate the matter.
Security Forces Crack Down on Cult Activities
In a separate development, troops of Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) have arrested a notorious cult leader allegedly opposing the government’s suspension of illegal mining activities.
According to Major Samson Zhakom, the suspect is linked to a cult group known as Jungle Boys, which had been plotting attacks on politicians and community leaders.
The suspect was apprehended on March 20 in Angwan Gainyeh, Sakon-Gyel, Jos South LGA.
Troops Recover Firearms, Rescue Rustled Cattle
Further security operations on March 23 led to a clash between troops and criminals at Sabon Layi, Mangu LGA.
After engaging the miscreants in a gunfight, security forces managed to arrest a 29-year-old suspect in possession of an AK-47 rifle with two rounds of ammunition.
Additionally, 30 rustled cows were recovered and safely returned to their rightful owner. The arrested suspect and confiscated weapons are now in security custody for further investigation.
A Call for Vigilance
Reacting to the rising insecurity, Joseph Yonkpa, National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, urged community members to remain vigilant.
He emphasized the need for heightened security measures to prevent further attacks.
As Plateau State continues to battle rising insecurity, residents are calling on the government and security agencies to take urgent action and restore peace to the affected communities.
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