Five miners feared killed, two injured by gunmen in Plateau
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least five miners and injured two others in an ambush at a mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/five-miners-feared-killed-two-injured-by-gunmen-in-plateau/
Gunmen have attacked a mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least five miners and injuring two others. The attack occurred on Saturday at a site in Marit village, according to Daily Trust.
The incident has been confirmed by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) and a member of the community, who described the loss of lives as devastating and painful.
A curfew was imposed in the state by the government on Monday, although details of the incident and the current security situation are not available from the police or Operation Enduring Peace.
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