Some security operatives at a scene of violence in Bassa area of Plateau state (photo: Channels TV)
A fresh attack on Nding Suisut Village in Barkin Ladi, Plateau state, has left two people dead, police confirmed on Thursday.
Famzn News learned that two persons were injured in the early morning attack.
“This morning at about 6:30pm, we received a distress call that gunmen shot some persons at Nding Suisut Village of Barkin Ladi,” said DSP Terna Tyopev, spokesman for the police in Plateau.
“Armed Police personnel were immediately dispatched to the area, but on arrival at the scene, four persons were seen with wounds from gunshots.
“We rushed them to the General Hospital in the locality where the doctor on duty confirmed two out of the four victims dead.
“The remaining two are currently receiving treatment at the same hospital and in a stable condition.”
The police official also revealed that the family of those who lost their lives declined autopsy and the dead bodies were released to them for burial.