No fewer than 13 people were confirmed killed in another fresh attack by gunmen in the early hours of Thursday morning in Rapyem Village, Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State.
The Interim Administrator of the local government, Mr. Habila Dung, who confirmed the killing to our reporter, described the attacks as sad and barbaric.
He said the attack took place around 1am on Thursday, adding that the 13 persons were killed in their sleep.
Dung explained that nine children, two women, two men were among the victims while five persons were injured and were currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Felicia Anslem, said the attack took place last night at Fan district of Barkin Ladi Local government council of the state.
Anslem said the command could not ascertain the casualty figure, but added that calm had returned to the area.
The PPRO however called on the residents of the state and Barkin Ladi council in particular to go about their normal business as security agencies were on top of the situation. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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