Plateau killings Police confirmed 8 death, 95 Houses burnt, 310 cattle rustled.

By Pam Moses

The Plateau State Police Command Jos has yesterday confirm the killings of eight persons and 95 houses burnt down by unknown gun men attacks in some communities of Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local government of Plateau State.

Police Public Relations Officer DSP Tyopev Matthias Terna in a Press statement signed and issued Wednesday late evening on behalf of the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, Jos said  Eight (8) persons lost their lives, three (3) people were injured, ninety five (95) houses were burnt down and three hundred and ten (310) Cattle were stolen during the attacks.

“On the 28/08/2018 at about 2000hrs, the Plateau State Police Command, Jos received an information that some communities in Foron District of Barkin Ladi LGA namely; Abonong and Zayit were under attack by unknown gunmen. The Command quickly mobilised to the communities. While the Police were approaching the areas, the attackers sighted them from a far and ran away from the scene of crime .

“As a result of the attack, Eight (8) persons lost their lives, three (3) people were injured, ninety five (95) houses were burnt down and three hundred and ten (310) Cattle were stolen.

He said Property and food stuff  were also looted and destroyed.

“The Police Command has deployed more personnel to the areas to prevent further attacks.

“Investigation is ongoing to track and arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act to face the consequences of their actions”.

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Plateau killings Police confirmed 8 death, 95 Houses burnt, 310 cattle rustled