Monday Mbah was ambushed and killed near the gate of the Rukuba Barracks - Mary Hassan

According to a report by the Punch on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in a tragic incident that underscores the persistent security challenges in north-central Nigeria, a commercial motorcycle operator identified as Monday Mbah was ambushed and killed by unknown gunmen on Monday evening. The attack occurred in the Agingi community of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State, remarkably taking place in close proximity to the gates of the Rukuba Military Barracks, raising serious concerns about the brazenness of the assailants and the overall security situation in the region.

According to eyewitness accounts provided by local resident Mary Hassan, the victim was conducting his normal transportation services when he was targeted by the armed attackers. "Monday Mbah was ambushed and killed near the gate of the Rukuba Barracks in the Agingi Kisaloi area," Hassan confirmed, adding that the assailants made off with the victim's motorcycle following the violent assault. The shooting occurred around 7 pm, with residents reporting hearing gunshots that signaled the tragic event unfolding in their community.
The Plateau State Police Command has acknowledged the incident through sources at police headquarters, though official spokesman Alabo Alfred was not immediately available for comment. Police sources confirmed that the victim's body had been removed from the crime scene following the shooting, but details about any investigation or manhunt for the perpetrators remained unclear at the time of reporting.
This heartbreaking event represents the latest in a devastating series of violent incidents that have plagued Plateau State in recent months. The region has experienced significant security challenges and bloodshed, with over 50 people killed in a brutal attack on the Irigwe community in Zikke, Kwall District of the same Bassa Local Government Area just last April.
The state government has implemented various security measures to address the violence, including deploying additional security personnel to vulnerable areas and restricting nighttime activities such as grazing and cattle transportation. Despite these efforts, attacks continue to occur with alarming frequency, raising concerns among local residents about the effectiveness of current security strategies in protecting vulnerable communities.