BREAKING: Gunmen Open Fire On Villagers, Kill Six, Injure Others In Plateau
There had been rumours that the villagers might be attacked any moment but it was unclear if security agencies acted on the information
by SaharaReporters, New York
Apr 16, 2021
There was a fresh attack that took the lives of six persons at Wereng village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday night.
It was learnt that some gunmen opened fire on some villagers at the village, killing six persons and injuring three others.
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The attack occurred at night when villagers were planning to go to bed.
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Breaking: Gunmen invade Plateau, open fire on villagers, kill six, injure many
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By Marie-Therese Nanlong
Fresh attack on Thursday night claimed six lives as gunmen opened fire on some villagers at Wereng village, Riyom local government area of Plateau State, killing six and injuring three villagers.
The attack occurred at the time villagers returned from their day’s businesses and were preparing to retire for the night when sporadic gunshots jolted them
Before the incident, there were rumours being circulated that the villagers may be attacked any moment but it was unclear if security agencies acted on the information.
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Troops rescue herders, 200 cattle in Southern Kaduna
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By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
Troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) reported that two herders were rescued from an attack in Mabuhu village of Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State.
Samuel Aruwan ,Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said on Thursday, that the herders – Zakariya Ahmadu and Abubakar Kofar – were attacked while grazing their cattle in the village.
The troops in conjunction with the Special Forces of the Nigerian Air Force, responded to a distress call and rescued both herders with their 200 cattle, handing them over to their employer, one Alhaji Alhamdu. No harm came to the herders or cattle.