Five Miners Shot Dead In Plateau

Five miners were killed and two others injured after gunmen ambushed them while they were mining at Marit village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday.

The attack occurred around 1pm, throwing the community into mourning and raising concerns over the safety of residents and miners operating in the area.

The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, saying the miners were ambushed at Marit.

Tengwong said five people were killed while two others sustained injuries in the attack.

He said, “Five persons were killed, while two others sustained injuries in the attack.

“It is a very sad and painful development. Our people are once again mourning the loss of lives to violence.

“We condemn this attack and call on the security agencies to urgently take steps to protect our communities and prevent further attacks.”

Also confirming the incident, a member of the community, Simon Mundat, described the attack as devastating and lamented the loss of lives.

Mundat said, “We are deeply saddened by this attack. Five people have been killed and two others injured.

“This is a very painful situation for the community. We appeal to the authorities to strengthen security in the area so that our people can go about their legitimate activities without fear.”

Meanwhile, security operatives, in collaboration with local hunters, have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists on Latok community in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack occurred on Friday when the suspected terrorists invaded the community, prompting security operatives to mobilise to the area.

A member of the community, Danat Noel, told Vanguard that security operatives, supported by local hunters, responded swiftly and engaged the attackers, forcing them to withdraw in disarray.