Gunmen kill former Plateau councillor Daniel Danjuma in Riyom community attack. Multiple reports say gunmen attack a community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night and kill Daniel Danjuma, a former councillor representing Rim Ward. He is also reported to be known as “Hon. Star.”
According to residents, gunshots are heard late in the night and people run for safety. One resident cited by Premium Times says by the time residents came out, Danjuma had been shot. Vanguard reports the incident occurs at about 11:45 p.m. and describes the attack as taking place during an assault on Torok village in Rim Community.
Daily Post Nigeria and Vanguard both report that the incident is confirmed by a spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Twang Tengwong. The sources identify Danjuma as a former councillor for Rim Ward in Riyom LGA and attribute the killing to the gunmen involved in the attack. No further details about arrests or a confirmed motive are provided in the reports.
