Gunmen attack communities in Plateau,12 dead, scores injured
Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulanis, attacked communities in northern Plateau state in the early hours of Friday, killing 12 people, residents have said.The affected communities include, Dum, Rachit and Dyang villages of Bachit District in Riyom Local Government Area.
According to s resident, the attack was one of the worst in recent times.
“12 people were killed from the villages mentioned. Others were injured, with a few houses burnt. We wonder why the attacks are coming at this time. We thought they were over,” he said.
Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, Plateau State, Abuh Emmanuel said he could not comment on the casualty figure.
“I am yet to get details from our Divisional Officer in Riyom, but once I’m finished with the details, I will let you know, but at the moment I cannot tell you the number of persons involved in the attack,” he said.
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