Gunmen attack mining site, kill 12, abduct three in Plateau
At least 12 local miners have been killed, three abducted, and five others injured following a violent attack by armed men in Fan, a community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to News Point Nigeria, the incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday while the victims were engaged in what community leaders described as legitimate mining activities.
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Confirming the attack, National President of the Berom Youth Moulder Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, stated that the miners were attacked without provocation.
“Our people were carrying out their legitimate mining business in Fan of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area around 9 p.m. on Tuesday when armed men attacked them, killing 12 and taking away three others. Five people were injured in the attack,” Dalyop said.
He condemned the incident, describing it as another painful reminder of the persistent insecurity facing communities in Plateau State, especially those involved in lawful economic activities.
The injured victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while efforts are underway to locate and rescue the abducted miners.
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