Plateau: University student ambushed, killed in gunmen attack

By Seyi Babalola

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

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

The victim was identified as Badung Sunday Alamba, a 29-year-old 300-level student at the Federal University of Education in Pankshin. He was said to be his mother’s only child.

Dung Elisha, a community member, described the attack as tragic.

“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.

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

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

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

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.

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