Three vigilantes from the same family have reportedly been killed after suspected gunmen attacked Tarai community in Jol district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10:47 p.m. on Tuesday when the attackers allegedly stormed the community and opened fire on local security volunteers conducting a night patrol.
The victims were identified as Dachung Danjuma, 51, Victor Danjuma, 37, and Nyam Danjuma, 35. The three biological brothers were said to have died at the scene.
A community member, Lyop Bitrus, said the brothers were on routine surveillance to safeguard residents when they were ambushed by the gunmen.
“They were keeping watch over the community when the gunmen suddenly attacked them. Sadly, the three brothers were killed on the spot. They sacrificed their lives while protecting the community,” he said.
Residents described the incident as devastating, particularly for the family of Victor Danjuma, who is survived by his
