Gunmen kill nine persons, injure four in Plateau community
Gunmen have killed nine persons and injured four others in an attack on Pinau community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau state.
In a statement released on Monday, the Plateau police spokesperson, Ubah Ogaba, said the incident occurred on Sunday evening.
He, however, said security agencies who quickly mobilised to the scene arrested eight suspects and recovered 12 motorcycles.
“Yesterday, we received a distress call at about 4:30 p.m. that yet to be identified gunmen invaded Pinau Village in Wase local government area.
“Unfortunately, they killed nine persons while four persons were injured.
“Upon receipt of the information, a combined team of policemen, men of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and other security agencies were mobilised and swiftly moved to the scene.
“Eight suspects were arrested and 12 motorcycles recovered from the scene,” he said.
The spokesman said efforts were ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.
Mr Ogaba said that security has been beefed up in the area to prevent escalation of violence and break down of law and order.
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