TRAGEDY struck in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Monday, when some unknown gunmen numbering about 20 stormed a drinking joint and killed four people, leaving others with injuries.
According to the report, the gunmen stormed the “burukutu,” joint at Ex-Land village, in Gashishsi district of the local government and opened fire on those at the joint at close range, killing four people on the spot, while five others who sustained injuries were immediately rushed to the Plateau State Specialist Hospital for treatment.
It was gathered that the gunmen killed four people on the spot, while five others, who sustained injuries, were taken to the Plateau State Specialist Hospital for treatment.
One of the survivors, Istifanus Zhi, said the gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen were in masdks and black dresses and spoke Fulani language throughout the period of the operation, which lasted about 30 minutes, before they bolted away.
The state police command, through its Public Relations Officer, Abuh Emmanuel, confirmed one person dead in the attack, adding that four others who sustained injuries are presently receiving treatment at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital. (Credit: Tribune)
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