Gunmen have attacked a community in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed at least seven people and injured others.
The attack occurred on Friday night in Bong village, Doemak District, residents told journalist in Jos on Saturday.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the village and carried out a house-to-house attack, targeting residents who were unable to flee in time.
According to the witnesses, the attackers were heavily armed and struck women, children, and elderly persons during the raid.
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A native of the area, Lawrence Dogari, told the Punch that several residents were killed while others remained unaccounted for.
“For now, I can confirm that over seven persons have been killed, while some persons are still missing,” Mr Dogari said.
The Director of Press and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan LG Council, Danaan Cletus Sylvanus, also confirmed the attack, noting that the exact number of casualties was yet to be determined.
He said the council chairman, Christopher Audu Manship, had condemned the attack and was working with security agencies to ensure those responsible are apprehended.
“The council boss is collaborating with security operatives to ensure that the culprits are arrested,” Mr Sylvanus said, adding that updates would be provided as more information becomes available.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, did not respond to calls as of the time of filing this report.
The latest attack comes amid a resurgence of violent incidents in rural communities across Plateau State. On Christmas Eve, gunmen attacked the Bum community in Jos South LGA.
