Gunmen attacked a community in Plateau State, killing two and abducting five residents, including women and children, as residents fled in panic.
Gunmen on Sunday invaded Furyam Takzul community in Kantana Ward of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two people and abducting five others, including women and children.. The attack, according to residents, occurred at about 12:05 a.m., throwing the community into panic as villagers fled for safety.. Sources said the assailants stormed the community in large numbers and began shooting sporadically, forcing many residents to abandon their homes.. The gunmen were said to
have operated for several minutes before whisking away five residents to an unknown destination.. BREAKING: Fubara walks out of APC screening, shuns journalists Police officer, others killed in fresh Plateau attack Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Youth Leader of Furyam Takzul, Haruna Khalid, said the attack left the community devastated and traumatised.. Khalid disclosed that two persons lost their lives during the invasion, while five others, including women and children, were abducted by the
attackers.. He said the gunmen invaded the community unexpectedly and shot indiscriminately, causing confusion and panic among residents.. According to him, the incident has heightened fear in the community, with many residents worried about possible further attacks.. The youth leader called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward rescuing the abducted victims and improving security surveillance in vulnerable communities across Kanam Local Government Area.. The police and military authorities had yet to comment on the
incident as of press time.
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