Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack targeted vigilante youths keeping watch over the community and marked the second assault on the village within one week.
One other person sustained critical injuries and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), confirmed the incident.
“Security operatives arrested one suspected attacker at about 1:00 a.m. around the Redemption Camp area between Heipang and Kassa,” he said.
“The suspect was found with blood stains on his body and is currently in the custody of security operatives at Sector 4 in Barkin Ladi,” Tengwong added.
“The arrested suspect must be promptly brought to justice and made to reveal information that could lead to the arrest of his accomplices and collaborators,” the association stated.
BYM also commended the swift intervention of the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, and urged residents to remain vigilant.
“The Berom Youth Moulders-Association remains committed to the protection of lives and the pursuit of justice for victims of violent attacks across Berom land and beyond,” the group concluded.
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