Two Soldiers were killed and one injured in the Evening of Sunday 16th February, 2020 by gunmen suspected to be Killer Herdsmen who attacked the Military personnel in Gidin Akwati Ward Gashish District of Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State.

The soldiers who were said to be on Patrol in the area on account of the indiscriminate activities of criminal elements were ambushed and shot by suspected killer herdsmen leading to the killing of two (2) soldiers and one who tried to repel the attackers badly injured.

Members of the community who spoke to Viewpoint Nigeria on condition of anonymity said they are apprehensive and vulnerable to attacks.

They said the community over the weeks has witnessed several cases of attacks on people returning home late from their farming and other economic activities.

One of them said if armed Soldier could be killed in such manner, he wondered what becomes of the armless civilians in the area.

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Two Soldiers Killed, one Injured as Suspected Herdsmen Ambushed Soldiers in Exland B/Ladi LGA, Plateau State