Gunmen have killed three individuals in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, sparking renewed concerns about security in the region.
Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, a youth leader in the Irigwe community and National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday in Jos.
He said the victims were ambushed and killed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, near Government Secondary School (GSS) Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, while returning home from Kwall District.
The community leader, who is also the National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, added that the deceased were identified as Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51 and Range Kpeh, aged 32.
The community leader said, “Yes, it’s true. Yesterday, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, three individuals from Kwall District, Bassa LGA, were tragically killed in a violent incident while on their way home.
“The victims succumbed to bullet and machete injuries near the GSS Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, Kwall.
“The deceased are identified as: Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51 and Range Kpeh, aged 32. May their souls rest in peace.”
When PUNCH Metro contacted the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, on Wednesday, for confirmation, he could not be reached as his phone was switched off at the time of filing this report.
