Suspected terrorists have killed three residents and a soldier during an attack on Bel village in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, while several other persons sustained injuries.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 9 p.m. on Sunday when the assaillants invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
A resident of the community, Mr Bulus Bot, who confirmed the incident, said the attackers invaded the village at night and shot indiscriminately at innocent citizens.
“The gunmen stormed the community at about 9 p.m. and opened fire on innocent citizens, leaving some people dead and others injured,” he said.
Bot described the incident as a disturbing attack on the community, noting that residents were caught up in the violence when the gunmen opened fire.
He added that some persons sustained injuries during the attack.
The Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the killings and identified three of the victims as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32.
According to him, a soldier was also among those killed in the attack, bringing the reported death toll to four.
The security agencies had yet to comment on the incident as at the time of filing this report.