Crime
Gunmen Kill Two, Injure Two in Plateau Village Attack
Gunmen Kill Two, Injure Two in Plateau Village Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have attacked Pyakmalu village in Tangur District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two persons and injuring two others, the police have confirmed.
A security source told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday.
“The assailants stormed the residence of one Ayuba Nuhu Lagan, 62, shot and killed him. They also killed Mama Uren Nuhu, a 75-year-old woman, while two other residents sustained injuries,” the source said.
The sources said that the victims were rushed to Dung Clinic for treatment, while security operatives conducted a search in the surrounding area,” Tyopev said.
He added that patrol teams had been deployed to the village to prevent further attacks, while efforts were underway to track down the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, residents of the area have called for increased security presence, citing repeated attacks in the region.
Gunmen Kill Two, Injure Two in Plateau Village Attack