Terrorist Midnight Ambush in Plateau State Leaves Three Vigilante Youths Dead and One Severely Injured

Terrorists kill three vigilante youths in Pwomol Village, Plateau State. One suspect captured with blood stains as the community calls for an investigation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 5:24 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News.

The Midnight Ambush on Community Guards

A violent midnight attack by armed terrorists has claimed the lives of three youths in Pwomol Village, located within the Heipang District of Plateau State. The victims were active members of a local vigilante group who were stationed to maintain a security watch over the community when the assailants struck. This lethal encounter, which occurred in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, has sparked significant alarm among residents as it represents the second such assault on the village in less than seven days.

Casualties and Emergency Medical Intervention

In addition to the three fatalities, the attack left at least one other resident with life threatening injuries. According to local sources, the survivor was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility where they are currently undergoing treatment. The identities of the deceased vigilantes have not been formally released, but their roles as community defenders have made the loss particularly impactful for the local population. Security personnel arrived shortly after the shooting to secure the perimeter and begin the process of evidence collection.

Apprehension of a Bloodstained Suspect

Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, confirmed that a breakthrough in the investigation occurred around 1:00 AM on Monday. A suspected attacker was intercepted by security operatives near the Redemption Camp area, situated between Heipang and Kassa. At the time of his arrest, the suspect reportedly had visible blood stains on his body. He is currently being held in the custody of Sector 4 in Barkin Ladi for interrogation regarding his involvement in the midnight killings.