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After security operatives reportedly fired gunshots during an arrest operation in the area, fear gripped residents of Maraban Foron in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday evening.
The incident, which occurred at about 7 pm, threw the community into confusion as residents fled for safety.
The sound of gunfire triggered panic across the area, with many people running in different directions.
A source told DAILY POST the operation allegedly involved a joint team of security operatives, including personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which caused widespread panic.
According to him, “A few residents sustained injuries while trying to escape the scene. The situation was worsened by the fact that the incident coincided with the community’s market day, forcing traders to hurriedly shut their shops, while others abandoned their goods and fled.”
The development, he said, rekindled memories of the recent violence in Angwan Rukuba, heightening fears of a possible fresh attack.
He added that the moment they heard gunshots, people started running; everyone was afraid because of what had happened recently in other parts of the state.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement, Rwang Tenglong, also confirmed the incident, saying that it caused panic in the community and left a few persons injured.
He explained that he could not ascertain the exact reason for the operation, and the identity of the person arrested could not be confirmed.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from security agencies were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Gunfire during arrest operation sparks panic in Plateau community
