Crime
GUNMEN ATTACK! Suspected Fulani Herdsmen kill three in Plateau, injure others
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Friday killed three persons in Dong Community of Jos North Area of Plateau State.
NAN reports that the sate’s police spokesman, ASP. Terna Tyopev, who confirmed the incident said the attack occurred Thursday night, adding several other people sustained injuries.
Tyopev said,
“Yesterday at about 7p.m., we got information that gunmen invaded Dong community of Jos North and killed three persons. We immediately mobilised our personnel to the area we were able to bring the situation under control. Our men were also stationed in the area to forestall further attacks and break down of law and order.”
He said bodies of the deceased persons had been buried and called on residents of the area to remain calm, law abiding and report any suspicious movements to security agencies.
Recall that gunmen had last Wednesday attacked same community where three soldiers, two mobile policemen and scores of civilians were killed.
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