A man lost his life after being fatally shot by unidentified gunmen while heading to church in the Fann community, located in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Locals reported that the shooting took place around 8 a.m. this past Sunday, sparking widespread alarm throughout the area.
Local resident Erica Dung lamented the violence, labeling the event as yet another assault on the local population. She noted that people living in the area are growing increasingly anxious due to a recurring pattern of attacks. This tragedy has heightened demands for the government to implement more robust security strategies across Barkin Ladi and the surrounding districts.
Rwang Tengwong, the Publicity Secretary for the Berom Youth Moulders, denounced the homicide and demanded immediate action to safeguard civilians. He pushed security forces to increase their presence and patrol frequency in high-risk zones. Additionally, he pressed state officials to apprehend the perpetrators, while encouraging citizens to stay alert and alert authorities to any suspicious activity. At the time of this publication, local security agencies had not provided a response to inquiries regarding the incident.
