Two persons have reportedly been killed and one injured following in attack on Kparenke community in the Miango District, Irigwe Chiefdom of the Bassa local government area of Plateau State, by some unknown gunmen.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Sam Jugo, confirmed the incident to journalists on Saturday.
“At about 10 p.m. on 21st June 2024 when law-abiding people retreated for rest, citizens of the dark world unleashed terror on innocent people, and in their wake, there were two deaths and one injured,” Jugo said.
“The event occurred at Kparenke village, between Kpara (Jebbu Miango) and Ariri village. Those killed are Mr. Friday Mangwa, 28 years old, and Mrs. Deborah Monday, 40 years old.
“Mrs. Keziah Friday, 20 years old, sustained severe injuries from multiple bullet wounds and is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital. This news is despicable as it is unfortunate.
“The Rigwe Traditional Council, President and EXCO members of Irigwe Development Association, and indeed the entire Rigwe nation, condemn this act of wanton disregard for human lives and extant laws of nature, and our country.”
He appealed for calm, restraint, and recourse to civilized and conventional approaches for redress and justice by all.
“We cannot afford to retrogress into the days of bloodletting. The Rigwe nation believes in the sanctity of life. We are one of the most peaceful, law-abiding proponents of peaceful co-existence, and therefore we should be seen promoting this come rain or shine.
“We are in this mourning mood together, and therefore we need to stand strong for values that promote peaceful cohabitation and reject those of anarchy and human suffering in all ramifications,” he added.
The police was yet to react to incident as at the time of writing this report.
