Boko Haram Kills Four In Plateau

Gunmen suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have attacked a village in Plateau State, killing four persons including two members of the state security outfit code named Operation Rainbow. The gunmen struck at Shonong village in Riyom local government area. The other victims were residents of the village. As stated by reports, the gunmen stormed the village at about 12 noon, taking the residents by surprise. A source in Shonong said the invaders first killed two of the villagers. Others managed to escape and subsequently sent a distress message to the security agency. The agency's response was swift but its men were no match for the well armed terrorists who proceeded to kill two of the security agents. They made away with two rifles seized from them. The commissioner of police Nasiru Oki ordered the withdrawal of the remaining security personnel from the village, an action that has forced the people to seek refuge in Riyom, headquarters of Riyom local government area.