Gunmen kill 15 in Plateau community

Armed men have attacked the Gidan Ado community of Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau. 

At least 15 people were killed in the attack while others were injured and are now receiving treatment in a hospital. 

Chairman of the Riyom council, Sati Shuwa, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, saying: “The community was attacked on Sunday night (Dec. 22). Fifteen persons were killed, we just left the community. A mass burial had been given to the victims, and two survivors are undergoing treatment in a hospital.” 

 

The National Publicity Secretary of Irigwe Development Association, IDA, Sam Jugo added: “The attack took place on Sunday night at Ri Do (aka Gidan Ado), a hamlet of Riyom LGA, Plateau State, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives from Bassa LGA. 

“Our hearts bleed for the demise of our kinsmen who we hoped to spend this yuletide together but their lives were cut short. May their souls rest in peace with our maker and God’s comfort to their immediate families and the Irigwe nation.”