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Gunmen killed four people, including a soldier, in Plateau.
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Two other victims sustained injuries and received treatment.
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Troops launched a manhunt for the attackers.
Suspected gunmen have killed four people, including a Nigerian Army soldier, in an ambush on commuters along a road leading to Belsho community in Sho District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Two other people sustained injuries during the attack, which occurred on the evening of Sunday, November 8, after the assailants reportedly opened fire on travellers along the road.
Soldier Among Victims
The soldier was reportedly returning to his military base when he was caught in the ambush and killed alongside three other commuters.
Following the attack, troops from Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to the scene and recovered the bodies of the four victims.
The two injured survivors were evacuated to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi, where they received medical treatment.
Troops Launch Manhunt for Attackers
Following the incident, troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly launched a manhunt to track down and arrest the suspected gunmen.
Some local accounts have blamed Fulani herders for the attack. However, there was no independent confirmation of the identity of the assailants or their alleged affiliation at the time of reporting.
Police Yet to Comment
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, reportedly did not answer telephone calls or respond to a message sent to him before the report was filed.
The latest incident has renewed concerns about the security situation in Plateau State, particularly in rural communities and along roads used by residents and travellers.
The state has continued to experience deadly attacks, raising concerns about the safety of commuters and communities in areas affected by recurring violence.
