Gunmen kill ex-councillor in Plateau community

Gunmen killed a former councillor, Daniel Danjuma Chong, popularly known as ‘Hon. Star,’ in Torok village, Rim Community, Plateau State, Nigeria, late Sunday night. The attack, which occurred around 11:45 p.m., sent shockwaves through the community, with residents fleeing their homes amid sustained gunfire.

Mrs. Cynitha Dung, a local resident, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online, describing it as a "terrifying experience." She stated, "We heard heavy gunshots late in the night. Everyone ran for safety. By the time people came out, Hon. Daniel had been shot." Another resident, Mr. David Danjuma, sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and is currently receiving treatment.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) condemned the killing, labeling it another "disturbing assault on innocent residents" of the Riyom Local Government Area. In a statement, the association's National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, called on security agencies and the Plateau State Government to launch an immediate manhunt for the perpetrators.

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We heard heavy gunshots late in the night. Everyone ran for safety. By the time people came out, Hon. Daniel had been shot. It was a terrifying experience, and the community is still in shock.

BYM urged authorities to dismantle alleged criminal hideouts in the area and reiterated calls for a ban on open grazing, which they claim is exploited by criminal elements. "The continuous killing of innocent citizens is unacceptable. Those responsible must face justice," the statement read. The association extended condolences to Chong's family and the Torok community, wishing Mr. David Dachollom Danjuma a speedy recovery.

Efforts to obtain confirmation from the Plateau State Police Command's spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.

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The continuous killing of innocent citizens is unacceptable. Those responsible must face justice.