Gunmen have killed six people in an overnight attack on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
The victims were buried on Monday, shortly after the attack, which also left several others injured.
Chairman of Barkin Ladi LGA, Hon. Stephen Pwajok Gyang, confirmed the incident and condemned the killings. In a statement, he urged security agencies to step up efforts to prevent further violence.
He visited those injured at the Barkin Ladi General Hospital and called for unity among stakeholders to promote lasting peace in the area.
The latest violence comes just weeks after similar attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs, where over 100 people were killed.
As of press time, security agencies had not issued an official statement on the incident.
