Four persons have reportedly been killed following a gunmen attack on Sabon Angwa community, around Bet/Zat in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Thursday 29th, October 2026 in the night.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 8:00 p.m. and opened fire on residents despite the curfew imposed in parts of the state to prevent further attacks and restore security.
A resident of Barkin Ladi, Mr Bulus Jok, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen shot indiscriminately, creating panic among residents and leaving four people dead.
Jok expressed sadness over the incident, particularly as an early warning alert had reportedly been sent to the relevant authorities a day before the attack.
Similarly, the Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Mr Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack, stating that four residents were shot dead by suspected terrorist gangs.
Tengwong condemned the killings, describing the continued attacks on communities despite existing security measures as disturbing.
He called on security agencies to strengthen surveillance, increase their presence in vulnerable communities and respond promptly to early warning alerts to prevent further attacks.
Efforts to reach security operatives for additional comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
