Three persons have been confirmed dead after armed men suspected to be members of a local militia attacked a commercial vehicle along the Mangu Road near the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau State.

According to reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the victims — identified as two women and a young boy — were reportedly stopped by the attackers on Wednesday evening, forced out of the vehicle, and shot dead on the spot.

Makama described the incident as the latest in a troubling pattern of violence affecting rural communities in parts of Plateau State, particularly in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas.

Community members expressed outrage over what they termed “repeated, unprovoked attacks” on residents, alleging that such incidents rarely draw public attention or prompt swift government response.

A youth leader in the area, who asked not to be named for security reasons, lamented the lack of accountability for the recurring violence.

“We have lost count of those killed in these unprovoked assaults. Sadly, it’s only when there’s a reprisal that the world takes notice. The government must protect everyone equally,” he said.

Security sources confirmed heightened tension in the area following the latest killings and warned that without prompt intervention, the situation could escalate further.

As of the time of filing this report, both the Plateau State Government and the State Police Command were yet to release official statements regarding the incident.