GUNMEN ATTACK COMMUNITIES IN PLATEAU STATE, KILL 29 RESIDENTS
No fewer than 29 persons have been killed in an attack launched by gunmen at about 2100hrs on 15th May 2023 in Fungzai and Kubwat communities, Mangu LGA, Plateau State.
The information available indicates that gunmen in their numbers invaded the Fungzai community at night and started shooting sporadically creating panic among the villagers.
Consequently, those that tried to run for safety were ambushed and killed on the spot. About 15 persons were killed in Fungzai.
Similarly, the gunmen navigated Kubwat community to carry out their evil deeds where they also killed 14 more persons.
Meanwhile, the Governor has directed the State Emergency Management Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian need to bring succour to the affected while the security intelligence are on investigation exercise.
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