Four killed, including soldier and teenager, in nighttime Plateau community assault

Gunmen killed a soldier and three residents when they attacked Bell village in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Several people were also wounded, reports said. The assault took place around 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as the attackers entered the community and fired at residents. Bulus Bot, a community resident, confirmed the incident and said the gunmen came at night and shot indiscriminately at people. He said the community was caught unprepared when the shooting began and described the attack as deeply troubling. Rwang Tengwong, publicity secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, also confirmed the deaths. He named three victims as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32. Tengwong said a soldier was among those killed. Tengwong condemned the killings, saying violence against innocent residents was unacceptable. He asked security personnel to pursue those behind the attack and to ensure the perpetrators were identified and brought to justice. He also stressed that firm action was needed to stop further attacks on communities in the area.