Fulanis Murder Two, Raze Over 50 Houses In Plateau State Communities

Fulanis Murder Two, Raze Over 50 Houses In Plateau State Communities

Plateau State - Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Diyam-Rim of Riyom LGA, Rakok and Razat of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, leaving at least two dead and over 50 houses burnt.

According to eyewitness, the attackers came to Diyam-Rim at about 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 27. The raid lasted for about an hour, two persons were killed and two others injured.

The villages, almost deserted by residents following previous similar attacks, have been razed to the ground by the gunmen.

Local residents report the two killed persons were members of the same family shot in their sleep by gunmen. The two victims who sustained wounds are currently receiving medical treatment.

The rampaging gunmen burnt, as different reports suggest, from 50 to 120 housese, farm yield, vehicles and almost everything in the area.

Interim Administrator of Barkin Ladi local government, Habila Dung confirmed the incident, adding the gunmen destroyed everything they came across.

Source: Legit.ng

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