Fresh attacks in Plateau state, 6 dead, 2 churches razed

Gunmen launched an attack on residents of Gako and Tanjol

communities in Riyom LGA of Plateau State in the early hours

of this morning June 11th, killing at least 6 people and burning

2 churches.

Residents of the communities say five officers of the Police

Special Task Force were also killed but this has not been

verified.

Confirming today's attack, an Assistant Superintendent of

Police and state Police spokesperson, Mr. Dominic Esin who

spoke with Premium Times said 5 other people were injured in

the attack and they have all been hospitalized

"On June 11 at about 1 a.m., unknown gunmen invaded

two villages of Gako and Tanjol, shooting sporadically

and in the process killing 6 persons, and injuring 5

others. The injured persons where rushed to the Vom

Christian Hospital. Normalcy has been restored in the

attacked areas and members of the public are advised

to go about their lawful business and report any

unscrupulous elements to the security agencies" he said.