4 killed as suspected bandits attack Shurum Village in Nigeria's Plateau State

Four residents have been killed following an attack by suspected bandits on Shurum village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Security sources said the attack occurred at about 1:03 a.m. on Saturday, prompting troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace stationed at Dorowa to respond to the incident .

On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered the bodies of four residents who had been killed by the assailants, who fled before security personnel reached the village. The troops immediately launched offensive operations and a manhunt for the fleeing attackers around Dorowa Babuje and Rapomol communities . Security personnel are continuing efforts to track down those responsible and prevent further attacks in the affected communities .

The incident adds to a series of attacks reported in Plateau State in recent months. For decades, violence involving herders and local militias in the state has resulted in loss of lives, destruction of farmlands, and loss of cattle, while mining sites have also come under attack in recent months .