Gunmen have killed a commercial motorcycle rider in the Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Our correspondent gathered on Tuesday that the commercial motorcycle rider, identified as Monday Mbah, was attacked and killed near the gate of the Rukuba Barracks in the Agingi Kisaloi area on Monday evening.
A resident of the community, Mary Hassan, who confirmed the incident in Jos on Tuesday, said Mbah was riding his motorcycle when he was attacked around 7 pm, and his motorcycle was stolen afterwards.
Hassan said, “On Monday, Mbah was ambushed and killed near the gate of the Rukuba Barracks in the Agingi Kisaloi area.
“His motorcycle was stolen afterwards. Mbah was an okada rider, and the unfortunate incident happened around 7 pm yesterday (Monday) evening. Residents said they heard the gunshot.” Hassan said.
At the time of filing this report, the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, had yet to comment on the incident.
However, sources at the police headquarters said the victim’s corpse had been evacuated from the scene.
“We are aware of the unfortunate incident. But the corpse is no longer there,” the source said.
This is the latest in a succession of violent attacks in Plateau State, which has recently seen insecurity and carnage. In April, nearly 50 people were slain in a violent attack on the Irigwe hamlet in Zikke, Kwall District, Bassa LGA.
The Plateau State Government is addressing security challenges, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang pledging to restore peace and prevent future attacks.
The government has deployed troops and security personnel to vulnerable communities and restricted night grazing and cattle transportation after 7 p.m.
