19-year-old boy killed by bandits in Plateau

Jude Nicodemus, 19, was allegedly shot and killed by gunmen who were thought to be robbers in Gana Ropp village in The event reportedly happened on Wednesday, December 20, late at night.

It was learned that the event took place on Wednesday, December 20th, at night.

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According to The Nation, this is one of the recent wave of attacks and deaths by the marauders in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu. They were rumoured to have sworn to make the situation unfavourable for the populace during the upcoming holidays and New Year’s celebrations.

Solomon Dalyop Mwantiri, the head of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), has denounced the recent deaths that have occurred in certain areas of the state.

The group called on the security services to step up their efforts to combat the revival of terrorism, with a special emphasis on Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is headed by Maj. Gen. AE Abdulsallam.

Additionally, the group demanded the evacuation of terrorist groups purportedly located in the hills of Were in Ropp, Barkin Ladi LGA, and other areas of the Plateau.

Rwang Tengwong, the publicity secretary for BYM, verified the incident to The Nation Friday night and praised Sector 4 Commander Col. US Abdulsallam for his quick response that prevented more injuries in the vicinity.

The BYM expressed sympathy to the families of those who have lost loved ones in recent, non-violent attacks and urged the public to exercise greater caution before, during, and after the holiday season.

The BYM also urged calm and urged the federal, state, local, and other relevant authorities to assist the family of the deceased and the injured (covering hospital bills) in order to lessen the unjustified hardships these parties had to endure as a result of the inhumane act and guarantee that restorative justice was carried out.

Capt. James Oya, the spokesman for Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is in charge of upholding peace in the Plateau and a portion of Kaduna State, verified the event over the phone with The Nation this morning.

“I verified the incident, it happened, and what transpired was that the problem would have been a catastrophe,” stated Oya.

“One person was killed at that moment when the attackers opened fire on those who were preparing, celebrating, and singing Christmas carols.”

He continued by claiming that one person lost their life and two others were injured because of the attackers’ inability to complete their purpose due to the forces’ prompt involvement.

The injured have been brought to the hospital for treatment, he continued.

But according to Oya, some bandits and kidnappers were apprehended in that axis three days ago.

“As I speak, the Commander has informed me that the troops are currently conducting an aggressive raid in that area, and to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable,” he said.