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Unknown gunmen invade Plateau community, kill two, injure others
Residents of Rim Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State were thrown into panic on Tuesday night after gunmen invaded the community, killing two people and leaving two others injured.
Sources in the area said the attackers struck around 10:30 p.m., shooting sporadically for several minutes.
The sound of gunfire reportedly sent villagers fleeing for safety as the assailants operated freely before escaping into nearby bushes.
The injured victims were quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, as authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Confirming the incident, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, told newsmen in Jos that the community was thrown into panic by the sudden attack.
“Gunmen stormed Rim Village around 10pm on Tuesday night and opened fire sporadically. As of now, two people have been confirmed killed while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital,” Tengwong said.
He described the attack as another sad episode in the recurring insecurity plaguing parts of Riyom and other communities in Plateau State. He called on security operatives to intensify patrols and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Efforts to reach the spokesman of the Plateau Police command, SP Alfred Alabo, for comments were unsuccessful.
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