Bandits have attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Foron district, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau, killing at least seven people. They raided the village on Sunday night.

Speaking with Peoples Gazette on Monday, Rwang Tengwong, spokesperson for the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, said the attack occurred around 9:30 p.m.

“At least seven persons were reportedly killed in another armed invasion perpetrated by terrorist gangs of Fulani at about 9:30 p.m. or thereabout on 31st May, 2026 in Gwon-Ajang village of Foron District, Barkin Ladi LGA,” Mr Tengwong said.  

According to him, more than 10 people were wounded in the attack. 

“The Special Task Force commander who is in charge of that axis. He said it even took him by surprise because most of the attack,  you will see a sign, but there was nothing like trust before the attack,” Mr Tengwong said.

Alfred Alabo, the police spokesman in Plateau, did not immediately return The Gazette’s request for comment.

The Sunday attack came on the heels of a recent violent attack by bandits killing eight persons in Mbwelle village, Bokko LGA and three persons killed in Nyamgo Gyel barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu visited the state.