Armed terrorists have killed three youths and injured one other in a midnight attack on Pwomol village in Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack, which occurred around midnight, targeted vigilante youths who were on guard in the community. It is the second assault on the area within one week.

The injured victim is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
Confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, said security operatives arrested one of the suspected attackers alive at about 1:00 a.m.

He said the suspect was apprehended around the Redemption Camp area between Heipang and Kassa, with blood stains found on his body.

The suspect is currently in the custody of security operatives at Sector 4 in Barkin Ladi.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association, led by its National President, Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, condemned the attack and called for a thorough and transparent investigation by security agencies.

The group also demanded that the arrested suspect be brought to justice and made to provide useful information that could lead to the arrest of other perpetrators.

BYM commended the swift response of the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, and urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to security agencies.

“The Berom Youth Moulders-Association remains committed to the protection of lives and the pursuit of justice for victims of violent attacks across Berom land and beyond,” the statement added.