Nigeria: Plateau Ambush - 8 Vigilantes Killed, Several Missing, Says Military
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Nigeria: Plateau Ambush - 8 Vigilantes Killed, Several Missing, Says Military
Jos - The headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has issued a strong warning against unauthorised security actions by local vigilante groups following a deadly ambush that left eight vigilantes dead and several others unaccounted for in the Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Nigerian gangs kill 40 in 'revenge' attack, ambush on self-defence groups
An armed gang killed at least 40 members of village self-defence groups in a weekend ambush and related attack in Nigeria's central Plateau state, the Red Cross and residents told AFP on Tuesday.
70 Vigilantes Feared Killed in Bandits’ Ambush in Plateau State, Police, Operation Safe Haven Silent - Global Upfront Newspapers
About 70 vigilantes are feared killed in bandits’ ambush in Plateau State. According to a report by Daily Trust, the vigilantes, who came from different communities, including those from Plateau and Taraba States, had been invited and camped in various areas within Wase Local Government Area (LGA), following incessant attacks by the bandits. The vigilantes had on Sunday morning moved into the forest to engage the bandits but were ambushed in the…
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