Armed attackers launch deadly surprise assault on college pupil in Plateau

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By Golok Nanmwa, JOS

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Gunmen have ambushed and killed a 300-level university student in Dum Village, Bachi District, of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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The incident occurred late Monday night when the attackers, who had positioned themselves at the entrance of the village, opened fire on two young men from the community.

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The victim was identified as Badung Sunday Alamba, a 29-year-old 300-level student of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin.

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He was said to be the only child of his mother.

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A member of the community, Mr Dung Elisha, who spoke to our correspondent, described the attack as sad.

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“He was the only child of his mother,” Elisha said, adding that the deceased’s companion, Dachomo Habila, narrowly escaped unhurt despite attempts by the gunmen to kill him.

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Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), confirmed the incident to newsmen.

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He strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “a premeditated, calculated and barbaric assault on innocent civilians.

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Tengwong said the terrorists deliberately targeted peaceful Berom communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and Jos South Local Government Areas.

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He called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing and urged security agencies to track down the perpetrators and their sponsors and bring them to justice without delay.

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The BYM spokesman also urged security operatives to strengthen surveillance and protection around vulnerable communities that have repeatedly come under attack.

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Efforts to reach the spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, for comments proved abortive.

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