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Gunmen kill 6 persons in 3 villages in Barkin Ladi, Plateau

By Yakubu Busari,Jos

Unknown gunmen raided three communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state.

The Police in Plateau State have confirmed the killing of six people by unknown gunmen, Monday night in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State.

It was revealed that villages affected in the attack are Jong, Lobirin, Rabuk, and Zim.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Emmanuel Abu said though no arrest had been made by the force, the police were trailing the suspects.

Abu said the Commissioner of Police, Nasiru Oki had ordered the redeployment of more police men to the area to curtail further attacks and urged the affected community to remain calm.

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