Fresh Attack On 2 Riyom Villages In Plateau, 15 Killed
No fewer than 15 people were killed in two communities of Da Jak and Attakar in Riyom local government area of Plateau State when unknown gunmen stormed the two villages at the early hours of yesterday.
A source who did not want his name in print told LEADERSHIP that the two communities have been sacked as the houses of the villagers were burnt by the invaders.
The source further said that the, “Two villages were over run in a midnight attack by people suspected to be hired Fulani militias”.
Confirming the incident to LEADERSHIP the member representing Riyom state constituency and majority leader in the state House of Assembly, Hon Daniel Dem who spoke with our correspondent on phone said 15 people were killed while most of the houses in the two villages have been burnt to ashes even as the villagers have moved to Kaura local government area of Kaduna State to seek refuge.
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