The Digest:
At least 70 vigilante members were killed in a brutal ambush by bandits in Plateau State’s Kukawa and Bunyun communities. The attack occurred while the vigilantes were on a mission to identify bandits' hideouts, further escalating insecurity in the region.
Key Points:
- Over 70 vigilantes were killed in a bandit ambush in Plateau’s Kanam LGA.
- The vigilantes were heading to Madam Forest to track bandits when the attack occurred.
- The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, overwhelmed the vigilante team.
- A mass burial was held in Kukawa, though more bodies may be found in the bush.
- Ten additional vigilantes were killed in Bunyun, and several houses were burned.
- The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in Plateau and neighboring states.
The attack on vigilante groups in Plateau State underscores the growing insecurity in the region, with over 70 dead and many others missing. Local authorities are left grappling with the aftermath as more bodies could still be recovered.
Sources: Daily Post, Vanguard
