Barely a month after over 70 vigilante members were ambushed and killed in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, suspected bandits have launched another deadly attack in the same area, killing four security personnel and carting away weapons and military uniforms.
The latest ambush occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Dogon Ruwa community, within the Bashar District of Wase LGA. The victims included two soldiers and two vigilante members, who were part of a security team responding to reports of an attempted bandit attack in the area.
The Village Head of Dogon Ruwa, Abdullahi Yakubu, confirmed the incident, revealing that the security team was on the trail of the armed group following a distress call from residents. However, the team was caught off guard when the bandits laid a surprise ambush and opened fire.
“After receiving alerts that the bandits were planning an attack, security personnel quickly mobilised and pursued them. Sadly, they ran into an ambush where two soldiers and two vigilantes were killed,” Yakubu said.
He added that the attackers stripped the slain soldiers of their rifles and uniforms before fleeing the scene, further intensifying fear and tension in the already troubled community.
The latest attack has once again underscored the deteriorating security situation in Wase and other parts of Plateau State, where rural communities have repeatedly been targets of violent attacks.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident. However, local residents are calling for increased security presence and swift action to curb the activities of criminal elements in the region.
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