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Seven feared killed as gunmen launch another attack on Plateau community
No fewer than seven people were killed on Friday night when gunmen attacked a village in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack took place in Bong village, Doemak District, where the assailants reportedly stormed the community and carried out a house-to-house operation.
Very Nigerian reports that on Saturday that the attackers targeted vulnerable residents, including women, children and the elderly.
According to survivors, the gunmen were heavily armed and shot indiscriminately, killing those who could not escape on time, while several others sustained injuries during the assault.
A native of the local government council, Mr Lawrence Dogari, confirmed the attack, saying, “For now, I can confirm to you that over seven persons have been killed, while some persons are still missing.”
The Director of Press and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council, Danaan Cletus Sylvanus, also confirmed the incident, stating that the number of fatalities could not be ascertained at the moment.
“The council boss, Hon. Christopher Audu Manship, is condemning the attack on innocent persons and is collaborating with security operatives to ensure that the culprits are arrested,” Sylvanus said, adding that the council chairman promised to provide updates as more information becomes available.
The spokesman for the state Police Command, Alabo Alfred, did not pick up several calls to his mobile phone when contacted by our correspondent for comments on the issue.
The attack on Friday is the latest in a series of killings carried out by gunmen in Plateau villages in recent times.
Gunmen had, on Christmas Eve, attacked the Bum community in Jos South Local Government Area and killed seven persons as well.
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