Jude Nicodemus, 19, was allegedly shot and killed by suspected gunmen in Gana Ropp village, Barkin Ladi Local local government area, Plateau state.
Two other people were seriously injured. It was learned that the event took place on Wednesday, December 20th, at night.
The Nation reported that, this is one of the recent wave of attacks and killings by the marauders in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu. They were rumored to have vowed to make the atmosphere unfavorable for the populace during the upcoming holidays and New Year’s celebrations.
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Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, the head of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association , has denounced the recent killings that have occurred in certain areas of the state.
The group called on all security forces to step up their efforts to combat the resurgence of terrorism, with a special emphasis on Operation Safe Haven, which is headed by Maj. Gen. AE Abdulsallam.
Additionally, the group demanded the evacuation of terrorist groups purportedly located in the hills of Were in Ropp, Barkin Ladi LGA, and other areas of the Plateau.
Rwang Tengwong, the publicity secretary for BYM, confirmed the incident to The Nation last night and praised Sector 4 Commander Col. US Abdulsallam for his quick response that prevented more casualties in the vicinity.
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