Gunmen kill policeman, 3 others in Plateau

Gunmen reportedly ambushed security operatives attached to Operation Rainbow, a state security outfit in Plateau State on Tuesday, killing one personnel in Bariki Ladi LGA of the state.

Three civilians were also reportedly killed in a separate incident at Rakok, also known as Kafi Abu, in Barkin Ladi LGA.

The security operatives were reportedly attacked along the Gagshi Road in the local government area.

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The two incidents, according to separate sources, brought the reported death toll to four, amid renewed attacks in parts of Barkin Ladi.

A security operative, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also confirmed that a personnel attached to Operation Rainbow came under an ambush in the area.

The operative said, “We just experienced an ambush in which a security personnel attached to Operation Rainbow was killed.”

He added that the sad incident occurred around 4 Pm.

President of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, who confirmed the reported ambush, said he narrowly escaped being caught up in the incident, describing the latest development as an indication that the security situation in the state was taking a “bigger dimension.”

Mwantiri said the attacks were no longer confined to the night, adding that incidents are now occurring in broad daylight.

He said, “I would have also been involved in that incident if not that God, out of His mercy, saved me.”

Mwantiri condemned the attacks and expressed concern over the worsening security situation, appealing to security operatives to remain vigilant and continue to protect communities and residents despite the risks involved.

He said, “This security challenge has entered another level. This thing is taking a bigger dimension.This will not be night attack again. This will not be even during daytime.”

He urged security personnel and other relevant authorities not to relent in their efforts to protect lives and property and restore peace to affected communities.”

Meanwhile, a community leader, Mr Lawrence Gyang, said three persons were killed at Rakok, also known as Kafi Abu, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area on Tuesday.

Gyang alleged that one person and two unidentified women were killed in broad daylight, while attending the funeral of two persons, who were also allegedly killed the previous day, while travelling to Gashish District.

According to him, the victims were among mourners who had gathered for the funeral when the incident occurred.

Our correspondent reports that despite the curfew, tensions continue to increase in Barkin Ladi and adjoining communities, following a series of attacks in parts of the LGA areas in recent days.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Alabo Alfred have yet to respond to Inquiries from our correspondent.