KEY POINTS

• Gunmen attacked Tanjol community in Plateau State and killed a resident identified as Daniel Danladi.
• Angry youths and women confronted soldiers, accusing them of failing to stop repeated attacks in the area.
• Security operatives withdrew from the community to avoid further tension while efforts continue to track down the attackers.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a resident of Tanjol community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State during a fresh attack that triggered panic among residents.

The victim, identified as Daniel Danladi, was reportedly killed when armed assailants invaded the community on Sunday evening.

According to security sources, troops attached to Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace in Dakku responded to a distress call around 6:18 p.m. after reports of the attack emerged.

However, by the time the soldiers arrived at the scene, the attackers had already escaped. The troops later recovered the body of the victim believed to have been killed during the assault.

Residents Accuse Soldiers of Failing to Protect Communities

Tension reportedly escalated shortly after the arrival of security operatives as angry youths and women confronted the soldiers over repeated attacks in the area.

The residents accused the troops of failing to adequately protect communities from armed groups allegedly operating in the region.

Some of the protesters also alleged that security personnel were compromising with militias responsible for the attacks, claims that have not been officially confirmed.

The confrontation reportedly forced the troops to tactically withdraw from the community to prevent the situation from degenerating into violence.

Security sources said the soldiers handled the tense situation professionally to avoid clashes with residents.

Security authorities said efforts were ongoing to restore calm in the community while security operatives had launched operations to track down the fleeing attackers.

Sources also noted that security personnel deployed to violence-prone communities in Plateau and other troubled areas often face criticism from locals who accuse them of failing to stop recurring attacks.