Another Six Killed in Fresh Onslaught on Plateau Community

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

In what seems to have become an evil recurrence on the Plateau in recent times, at least six persons were again killed in the early hours of Sunday in Taagbe village, near Kent Academy in Bassa Local Government area of Plateau State by unknown gunmen suspected to be herders.

No fewer than five others were reportedly injured and rushed to the hospital, while at least 10 houses were burnt in the attack which lasted for about an hour from 12 noon.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Terna Tyopev, said: “Yes, there was an attack on a village in Bassa Local Government area; six persons were killed, five others injured, and about 10 houses burnt in the overnight raid.”

He added that no arrest has yet been made, but that more policemen have been deployed to the area, and assured the public that perpetrators would be brought to book.

Meanwhile, residents of Taagbe have expressed worries that in spite of the indefinite dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Bassa Local Government area on Friday by Governor Simon Lalong, attacks on the communities have continued unabated.

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