3 killed as gunmen open fire in Plateau market
Gunmen on Friday night stormed a busy cash-crop market in Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing three persons and injuring many others. Residents of Mangu said the attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. when traders and buyers were preparing to close for the day, adding that the incident sent traders and […]
Gunmen stormed a busy cash-crop market in Mangu town, Plateau State on Friday night, killing three people and injuring many others. The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. as traders and buyers were preparing to close for the day, causing panic among residents and forcing them to flee in various directions. Bulus Dabit, President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, confirmed the incident and stated that the victims included both men and women.
The identities of the victims have not been disclosed yet, but those injured have been taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment. Dabit expressed surprise at the attack, despite recent deployment of soldiers to the area following previous attacks. He urged security agencies to utilize technology and intelligence-gathering methods to locate and apprehend the perpetrators before they carry out further attacks.
Mangu town was largely deserted following the incident, with security personnel patrolling the area to restore law and order.
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