Map showing Plateau states
No fewer than eight people have been killed, and 10 others injured, by gunmen who attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Residents said the attack occurred at about 10 p.m. on Sunday when the assailants opened fire on villagers gathered for a birthday celebration.
Witnesses said the attackers shot indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee for safety as panic spread across the area.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
