No fewer than six persons have been reported dead, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries following two separate attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.
It was gathered that four persons were killed and five others injured during an attack on the Hurum Gashish community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. on Sunday when gunmen invaded the area and opened fire on residents.
In a related development, two persons were confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in the Shonong Bachi community of Riyom Local Government Area.
The attack in Riyom was said to have taken place around 11 p.m. on the same day, with gunmen reportedly storming the community and shooting sporadically.
Residents said the attacks caused panic, forcing many to flee their homes for safety.
Confirming the incidents, the National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tenglong, said the attacks had thrown the affected communities into mourning.
He condemned the attacks, describing them as worrisome, and expressed concern over the recurring violence in rural communities across the state.
Tenglong added that the injured victims had been taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, for confirmation were unsuccessful.
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