Gunmen on Monday night ambushed and killed a 300-level student of Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Dum Village, Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The student identified as 29-year-old Badung Sunday Alamba, was killed Monday, when the attackers, who reportedly positioned themselves at the entrance of the village, opened fire on two young men from the community, but one escaped.
He was said to be the only child of his mother.
A member of the community, Mr Dung Elisha, who spoke to our correspondent, said, “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.Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “a premeditated, calculated and barbaric assault on innocent civilians”.
Tengwong said 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 and bring 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.