A police officer was shot dead by gunmen while travelling to his duty post on the Kwi‑Beco road in the community that lies between Riyom and Barikin Ladi LGAs of [Plateau State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau_State) on Thursday night, and his motorcycle was taken by the attackers. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. in the Chit area of Heipang District, a time when a government‑imposed curfew was already in force in neighbouring LGAs to quell rising violence.
**What exactly happened?**
- The officer was riding a motorcycle to his assigned post when gunmen opened fire, killing him instantly.
- After the shooting, the gunmen fled with the motorcycle.
- The attack took place despite heightened security measures in the region.
**Who confirmed the killing?**
The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders‑Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, verified the incident and described it as “disturbing.” He warned that the death of a security operative underscores serious safety concerns for civilians in the affected communities and highlighted the vulnerability of personnel deployed to protect residents.
**What is the broader security context?**
- Tensions have escalated in Mangu, Bokkos and Barikin Ladi LGAs, prompting authorities to impose a curfew aimed at dousing unrest.
- Despite the curfew, attacks and killings have persisted across the state, according to reports.
- The state police command’s spokesperson, [DSP Alabo Alfred](https://www.npf.gov.ng), did not respond to inquiries at the time of reporting.
The BYM spokesman condemned the killing and called for urgent measures to address the security challenges confronting the local communities.