18-year-old vigilante loses his life in contemporary Plateau assault

Gunmen have unalived an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, throughout a midnight assault in Rachas Tatu village in Heipang District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 12 30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 whereas the sufferer was conserving watch over the realm.

The Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the assault, saying the sufferer was a member of the group vigilante group.

“According to data obtainable to the Association, Divine, who was a vigilante member of the group, was murdered at about 12 30 a.m. throughout a midnight assault by armed males.

Tengwong mentioned the homicide had plunged the sufferer’s household and the Rachas group into mourning, whereas elevating considerations over the security of residents in susceptible rural communities.

“BYM calls on the Plateau State Police Command and other security agencies to urgently investigate the murder, apprehend the perpetrators and strengthen security patrols, intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms in vulnerable communities,” he added.

The BYM spokesman urged the Plateau State and Federal Governments to take concrete measures to guard lives and property in communities repeatedly uncovered to assaults.

“We urge the Plateau State and Federal Governments to maneuver past routine assurances and implement concrete, sustained measures to guard lives and property, significantly in communities repeatedly uncovered to assaults.”

Tengwong expressed the affiliation’s condolences to the bereaved household and residents of Rachas, urging safety businesses to behave swiftly to stop additional lack of lives.

“BYM extends its condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Rachas, while appealing for urgent action to prevent further loss of lives.”