BANDITS KILL THREE SOLDIERS AND SEVEN VIGILANTES IN PLATEAU ATTACK

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By: Muftau Fatimo

Suspected bandits have attacked Wanka community in Keram District of Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing three soldiers and seven vigilantes.

The incident reportedly occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday when the gunmen invaded the village and began shooting indiscriminately, causing panic among residents.

Reports also indicate that several of the attackers were killed during the clash. A community source told Daily Post that two army captains were among the soldiers who lost their lives.

According to the source, residents had previously been living alongside the bandits, who had largely taken control of the area. The bandits reportedly moved freely within the community, carrying out their activities without forcing locals to flee.

He explained that earlier on Friday morning, security operatives led by the two captains carried out an operation in the community, confronting the bandits and killing several of them while others escaped into nearby bushes.

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“Hours after the operation, and even before the soldiers had left the area, the bandits regrouped and launched a counterattack from the surrounding bushes,” the source said. “They engaged both the soldiers and the vigilantes assisting them, resulting in casualties on both sides. Many bandits were also killed.”

The source added that the bandits were heavily armed, enabling them to confront the security personnel and vigilantes during the gun battle, which lasted several minutes. It remains unclear whether any residents were caught in the crossfire.

Captain Polycap Oteh, spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace, did not respond to calls or text messages from our correspondent as of the time of filing this report.

Several communities in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas, which share a common border, have repeatedly come under attacks by bandits.