The Digest:In a deadly attack on July 29, 2025, bandits ambushed a vigilante team in Plateau's Wase Local Government Area, killing two soldiers and two vigilante members. The attack has heightened tensions in the region, already strained by increasing violence.
Key Points:
- Bandits ambushed a vigilante team in the Dogon Ruwa community, Plateau.
- Two soldiers and two vigilante members lost their lives in the attack.
- The bandits seized rifles and uniforms from the fallen soldiers.
- The vigilante team was responding to a distress call when ambushed.
- Earlier reports warned of a potential bandit attack on the community.
- Tension in Wase has escalated due to repeated attacks.
- The ambush reflects rising insecurity in Plateau State and challenges to local security forces.
The deadly ambush underlines the growing insecurity in Plateau, highlighting the vulnerability of vigilante teams against organized criminal groups. The region continues to grapple with relentless attacks that destabilize communities.
Sources: Daily Post
