Three persons have been confirmed killed in Kantoma village of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state by gunmen. The gunmen who attacked the community in the wee hours of Wednesday were armed with sophisticated weapons.

Mr Ulama Joseph who is a resident of the community confirmed the incident and stated that indeed three persons were killed and added that the act was perpetrated by Suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Three persons have been confirmed killed in Kantoma village of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state by gunmen. The gunmen who attacked the community in the wee hours of Wednesday were armed with sophisticated weapons.

Mr Ulama Joseph who is a resident of the community confirmed the incident and stated that indeed three persons were killed and added that the act was perpetrated by Suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Abu Emmanuel who is the Plateau state police spokesman stated that the gunmen killed and beheaded a villager before carting his head and leaving the lifeless body.

He added that investigation has begun and pleaded with the community to remain clm and not to take the laws into their hands.

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Gunmen kill 3 in Kantoma village of Mangu LGA of Plateau