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Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.
It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.
It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.
The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene
“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau