Gunmen kill female farmer, injure another in fresh Plateau attack

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By Golok Nanmwa

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Suspected armed bandits on Saturday attacked farmers at Rinyan village in Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one woman and injuring another.

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The attack occurred at about 3 50 p.m.
while the victims were working on their farm, according to local sources.

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The deceased was identified as Mrs. Hudung Luka, 40, who was reportedly shot dead by the assailants.

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Another victim, Mrs. Ladi Istifanus, 50, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.

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A member of the community, Bulus Rop, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers stormed the farm and opened fire on the women before fleeing the scene.

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Rop described the attack as another tragic incident in the continuing wave of violence targeting farming communities in Riyom Local Government Area.

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He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect rural communities and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the incident to journalists, condemning the attack as another senseless killing of innocent civilians.

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Tengwong urged security agencies to immediately track down those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.

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He also called on the Plateau State and Federal Governments to strengthen security in vulnerable communities across the state.

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Efforts to obtain a reaction from the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

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