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Terrorists kill two in Plateau
Terrorists on Monday attacked Dyan community in Rim village, and two persons were shot dead. The attack occurred in Riyom council area of Plateau.
A statement on Tuesday by Rwang Tengwong, the spokesperson for Berom Youth Moulders-Association, said the residents were shot at about 7:30 p.m. while at their home.
“The victims, Toma Davou, 27, and Jeremiah Benjamin, 28, were fatally shot at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday while seated in front of their homes,” he said.
He stated that the victims were married and fathers of two children each, leaving behind young widows and four children whose lives have been abruptly thrown into uncertainty.
Terrorists killed 23 people, including women and children, in Bin-Per community in Kombun area of Mangu.
The group said it was disturbed by reports that large numbers of herders came to graze around the Dyan community earlier that day, before the attack occurred later the same day.
“This recurring pattern reinforces concerns that grazing activities are being used as a cover to scout vulnerable communities and facilitate attacks,” he noted.
The group further commended the State Security Service personnel stationed between Dyan and Gako communities for their prompt response, which helped avert further casualties.
He added, “Their intervention demonstrates the importance of maintaining adequate and responsive security personnel within vulnerable communities.
Alfred Alabo, the spokesperson for the police in Plateau, could not be immediately reached for comments.
Two persons were set ablaze by the terrorists during an attack on four communities within the Berom area of the state.
Enyimba FC returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Wednesday after defeating visiting Shooting Stars 4-2 in an entertaining EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 2 rescheduled fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
Sports247 reports that the People’s Elephant produced an impressive attacking display to claim maximum points, scoring four times before the visitors mounted a late fightback with two goals in the closing stages.
Enyimba wasted little time taking control of the encounter, with Richard Ezinna opening the scoring in the seventh minute to give the hosts an early advantage.
The home side continued to press forward and doubled their lead in the 29th minute through Damian Chibueze, putting Shooting Stars under increasing pressure.
The visitors struggled to contain Enyimba’s attacking momentum, and the Aba side added a third goal just seven minutes later.
Idris Abubakar found the back of the net in the 36th minute as Enyimba went into the interval with a commanding 3-0 advantage.
Shooting Stars needed a strong response after the restart, but Enyimba struck again almost immediately.
Ifeanyi Ihemekwele extended the hosts’ lead in the 49th minute, making it 4-0 and putting Enyimba firmly in control of proceedings.
With a four-goal cushion, the hosts appeared to be heading towards a comfortable victory, but Shooting Stars refused to surrender completely.
The Oluyole Warriors eventually found a breakthrough in the 76th minute when Mustapha Adams Agba’a reduced the deficit, giving the visitors a glimmer of hope.
Shooting Stars then added another goal deep into stoppage time, with Johnmark Aule scoring in the 91st minute to make it 4-2.
However, the late rally was not enough to prevent Enyimba from securing all three points.
The victory provides a significant boost for the Aba giants following a difficult start to their NPFL campaign. Enyimba’s four-goal performance also offered a much-needed attacking statement, with four different players finding the net.
For Shooting Stars, the defeat means they leave Aba empty-handed despite their late effort to reduce the deficit.
Enyimba will now look to build on the victory and use the result as a springboard for improved consistency as the NPFL season continues.
The rescheduled Matchday 2 fixture ultimately delivered a six-goal spectacle, but it was Enyimba who had the final say, roaring back to winning ways in front of their home supporters.
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