Two local miners have been killed in Gangare community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack occurred on Wednesday night and has heightened concerns about the safety of miners and residents in rural areas.

The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident and described it as sad and unfortunate. He said the two men were carrying out their mining activities when they were killed.

Tengwong called on security agencies to investigate the attack thoroughly, pursue those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

In a separate development, troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, foiled a kidnap attempt along the Sha-Daffo road in Bokkos Local Government Area. The soldiers responded to a distress call and forced the suspected kidnappers to abandon their operation and flee.

Three victims were rescued during the operation. They sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. Security officials said efforts are ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and protect communities across the state.