Gunmen kill eight, injure 10 in fresh Plateau attack

No fewer than eight people have been killed, and 10 others injured, by gunmen who attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Residents said the attack occurred at about 10 p.m. on Sunday when the assailants opened fire on villagers gathered for a birthday celebration.

Witnesses said the attackers shot indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee for safety as panic spread across the area.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.

According to him, those who sustained injuries are receiving treatment at the hospital.

A resident, Bishop Iliya, said the victims had gathered for a social event when the gunmen struck.

“The people were gathered for a birthday celebration when the gunmen arrived and started shooting at everything in sight. It is a painful and unfortunate situation for our community,” he said.

Mr Iliya lamented the recurring attacks on communities in Plateau and called for stronger security measures to protect residents.

Security personnel were reportedly deployed to the area following the attack.

The BYM expressed concern over the renewed violence and urged security agencies to take decisive action to apprehend those responsible.