Armed attackers fatally shoot 28-year-old victim in Plateau trap

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By Golok Nanmwa, JOS

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A 28-year-old man, identified as James Iliya, has reportedly been killed in a suspected ambush along the Barkin Ladi – Kassa road in Plateau State.

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The incident, which occurred on Monday was said to have happened as the victim was returning home when he ran into armed attackers .

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Regan Silas a citizen of the community allege that the assailants ambushed him and fatally attacked him, leaving his body at the scene.

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Confirming the incident, Rwang Tenglong, spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, told our correspondent that the attack has further heightened tension among residents of the area.

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“The young man was on his way home when he was attacked. This has thrown the community into fear because this road has become very dangerous,” he said.

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The killing has heightened fresh concerns over insecurity in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and its environs, where recurring incidents of violence have been recorded in recent times, he added.

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Efforts to reach the spokesman of the Plateau police command for more details was unsuccessful as at the time of sending this report.

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