At least two vigilantes were killed while three others sustained injuries after suspected gunmen attacked their duty post at Mangor in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred around 11pm at Angwan Tsarki, a settlement in Mangor, according to residents.
The victims were said to be on night watch when the attackers opened fire on them.
A resident, Bitrus Simon, told newsmen that the gunmen targeted the vigilantes while they were on duty, leaving two dead and three others injured.
Simon condemned the incident and called for improved security measures to protect residents and prevent further attacks in the area.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a separate shooting incident along the Bukuru Expressway in Jos South Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the Command said the incident occurred around 4:30pm on October 4, 2026, when a vehicle carrying traders returning from Kara Market, Bukuru, came under attack.
The police said seven injured victims had so far been traced to the Military Clinic at Rukuba Barracks, Jos, where they were receiving treatment.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Department of Investigations to take over the probe and ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
“The Command strongly condemns this dastardly act and wishes the injured victims quick recovery,” the statement said.
The Command added that tactical and anti-robbery teams had been deployed to strengthen security around the area, while intelligence gathering had been intensified to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The police urged residents to continue with their lawful activities and promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to security agencies.
Efforts to obtain confirmation from security operatives regarding the Mangor attack were unsuccessful as of press time.