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No fewer than seven Residents killed and several others missing as terrorists launched fresh attack in Plateau State.
The attackers according to the eyewitnesses invaded the community while residents were fast asleep, unleashing terror in a house-to-house assault that left women, children and elderly villagers particularly vulnerable.
“Gun-wielding terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, on Friday night launched a deadly attack on Bong village in Doemak District, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least seven people and leaving several others injured” He said
Survivors described the assailants as heavily armed, striking swiftly and disappearing into the night.
A native of the area, Justin Mari, told Newsmen that the casualty figure may rise, as some villagers are still unaccounted for.
“As I speak with you, I can confirm that more than seven persons have been killed. Many others sustained injuries, and some people are still missing,” Mari said.
The incident was confirmed by Danaan Cletus Sylvanus, Director of Press and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Council, Christopher Audu Manship.
However, he said the exact number of fatalities could not yet be officially determined.
Sylvanus disclosed that the council chairman has condemned the attack and is working closely with security agencies to ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.