A tragic incident occurred at a mining site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, where three women were killed and one person injured. The attack took place on Monday at about 4:30 pm when gunmen stormed the site and opened fire on workers. The victims were carrying out their activities at the mining site when the gunmen attacked. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of residents and workers in parts of the state already facing security challenges.
The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack to journalists in Jos. He said three women were killed while another person sustained injuries during the attack. Tengwong expressed sadness over the development, saying it had heightened concerns over the safety of people working and living in the area. He called on security agencies to investigate the attack, arrest those responsible, and bring them to justice.
A resident of the affected community, John Silas, also confirmed the incident. Silas said the victims were carrying out their activities at the mining site when the gunmen attacked. He stated that the attackers came to the mining site and opened fire on the people there, resulting in the killing of three women and injuring one person. Silas appealed to security agencies to strengthen efforts to protect communities and allow residents to carry out their legitimate activities without fear.
The attack comes amid heightened tension in parts of Plateau State, including Mangu, Barkin Ladi, and Bokkos, where residents have reported a series of violent incidents. The Plateau State Government had earlier urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding while assuring that it was working with security agencies to protect lives and property. The government has been working to address the security challenges in the state.
The incident has sparked concerns over the safety of mining sites in the state. Mining activities are a significant source of livelihood for many residents in Plateau State. However, the recent attacks have raised questions about the security of these sites and the safety of those working there. The government and security agencies have been called upon to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The BYM spokesman, Tengwong, has urged security agencies to take concrete steps to prevent such attacks in the future. He emphasized the need for the government to provide adequate security for residents and workers in the area. The incident has highlighted the need for improved security measures to protect lives and property in the state.
The Plateau State Government has reiterated its commitment to working with security agencies to address the security challenges in the state. The government has assured residents of its efforts to protect lives and property. An investigation into the incident is expected to be conducted to bring those responsible to justice.
Key points
- Three women were killed and one person injured in the attack on a mining site in Plateau State's Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
- The incident has raised concerns over the safety of residents and workers in parts of the state already facing security challenges.
- The Plateau State Government has assured residents of its efforts to protect lives and property and to work with security agencies to address the security challenges in the state.
