Bandits kill worshiper in Plateau

A woman worshiper was on Saturday night shot dead by gunmen in Riyom Local Government of Plateau State.

The deceased identified as Lyop Dalyop was said to have been killed shortly after returning from the church on Saturday.

The incident, it was further gathered, occurred in Bachi community around 8 pm.

The National President of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Dalyop Mwantiri, confirmed the attack to Saturday PUNCH.

The youth leader said “Just some minutes ago, armed men suspected to be Fulani militias short dead one Mrs Lyop Dalyop of Bangai villages in Bachi District, Riyom LGA

“From what I was told, the incident occurred at about 8:05 pm of today, 27th August 2022 shortly after she returned from sweeping COCIN Church Bangai

“She went out to ease herself after returning from sweeping the Church against tomorrow’s service. Then an armed Fulani just appeared from nowhere and shot her in the head.

“The attack took place after a Fulani boy was spotted spying the area earlier this evening.

“Some neighbours who heard the gunshot rushed to her house and found her in the pool of her own blood. She died a few minutes after”

The Spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, could not be reached for comment on the attack as his phones were switched off at the time of filling this report.