Gunmen have reportedly killed twenty persons in another attack in Bassa local government area of Plateau state.

What happened:

• Communities in some parts of the Plateau have come under incessant attacks by unknown gunmen.
• Suspected herdsmen had attacked at least six people in Taagbep, a village in Bassa local government area.
• A witness said those killed were five adults and a teenager.

What is happening:

A source said the attack occurred in Miango district of the area on Monday morning.

Spokesman of the state police command, Tyopev Terna could however not confirm the attack.

“I am not aware of this attack. I just left a live radio programme and I have not been briefed on any attack,” he said.

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