News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that about 11 persons have been killed by gunmen at Zamadede in Pil-Gani district of Langtang North Local government of Plateau State. The gunmen attacked in the early hours of yesterday and started shooting indiscriminately.

It was gathered from a source that a 45 year old nursing mother with her little son and a pregnant woman were killed. The source added that several homes were burnt. Another villager who lost two members of her family described the incident as sad while lamenting that people were killed in their sleep.

News reaching ViewPointNigeria indicates that about 11 persons have been killed by gunmen at Zamadede in Pil-Gani district of Langtang North Local government of Plateau State. The gunmen attacked in the early hours of yesterday and started shooting indiscriminately.

It was gathered from a source that a 45 year old nursing mother with her little son and a pregnant woman were killed. The source added that several homes were burnt. Another villager who lost two members of her family described the incident as sad while lamenting that people were killed in their sleep.

The member representing Langtang North and South Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Beni Lar bemoaned the incident and expressed worries over the recent attacks on her constituents.

The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abuh Emmanuel who confirmed the attack, stated that men of the Police force were trying to get the full details as investigation has commenced.

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Gunmen kill 11 in Langtang North LGA of Plateau