GUNMEN on Monday night ambushed and killed a 300-level student of the Federal University of Education Pankshin in Dum Village, Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area.
News Point Nigeria reports that the victim, identified as 29-year-old Badung Sunday Alamba, was killed when the attackers, who had reportedly positioned themselves at the entrance of the village, opened fire on two young men from the community. While one of them managed to escape, Alamba was not as fortunate.
He was said to be the only child of his mother, a loss that has deepened the grief within the family and the wider community.
A member of the community, Mr Dung Elisha, who spoke to our correspondent, confirmed the tragic detail, saying, “He was the only child of his mother.”
The deceased’s companion, Dachomo Habila, narrowly escaped unhurt despite attempts by the gunmen to kill him during the attack.
Reacting to the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the killing to newsmen.
He strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “a premeditated, calculated and barbaric assault on innocent civilians.”
Tengwong further alleged that the attackers deliberately targeted Berom communities in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and Jos South Local Government Areas.
He called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing and urged security agencies to track down the perpetrators and their sponsors, bringing them to justice without delay.
The BYM spokesman also urged security operatives to strengthen surveillance and protection around vulnerable communities that have repeatedly come under attack.
Efforts to reach the spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, for comments proved abortive as of the time of filing this report.
