According to reports, a 28-year-old man, identified as Gyang Samson, has been killed by suspected Fulani militias.
It was gathered that the deceased alongside his two friends were said to be returning from a neighboring village in Gyemburuku when the gunmen attacked them around 8 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Kan-Zot Foron community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
According to the Vice Chairman of Berom Educational and Cultural Organization, Foron District, Barnabas Zih, who confirmed the death in a statement on Monday, said Gyang’s friends escaped during the attack.
The statement reads, “On a sad note, an attack was carried out by suspected Fulani on Ratsat Rung, Dogo Na Hawa (Gyemburuk) River on the road. Three boys, both residents of Ratsat Rung FORON district were coming from Dogo Na Hawa (Gyemburuk) around 8pm yesterday, May 12, 2024.
They were attacked around Ratsat River, popularly known as Kan Zot Foron, which led to the death of one Mr Gyang Samson, a 28-year-old man. Pray for the family and community”.
Meanwhile, member representing Barkin Ladi Federal Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Dickson Chollom, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased.
While condoling with the bereaved family during the visit on Tuesday 14th May, Hon Chollom, urged residents to be more vigilant and to report any suspicious movement to the authorities.
He lauded the security agencies for their swift response and called on them to intensify their efforts in fishing out the perpetrators and ensuring they face the full wrath of the law.
