Gunmen on Sunday night reportedly killed a former councillor of Rim Ward in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Daniel Danjuma Chong, popularly known as ‘Hon. Star,’ in yet another attack on a community in the state.
The incident occurred at about 11:45 p.m. in Torok village.
A resident of the community, Mrs. Cynitha Dung, who confirmed the killing to the news men in Jos on Monday, said that the attack threw the entire community into panic as residents fled for safety after hearing sustained gunfire.
“We heard heavy gunshots late in the night. Everyone ran for safety. By the time people came out, Hon. Daniel had been shot.
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It was a terrifying experience, and the community is still in shock,” she said.
She added that another resident, Mr. David Danjuma, sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and was receiving treatment.
Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, condemned the killing and called on security agencies to apprehend those responsible.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, the association described the attack as another disturbing assault on innocent residents of Riyom Local Government Area.
