No fewer than eight (8) residents were killed at Wereng Camp Community of Riyom local government area of Plateau State, in a renewed attack by rampaging gunmen.
The gunmen also burnt down several homes, carting away foodstuffs in the process.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen stormed the community late Wednesday night and started opening fire sporadically on the people.
Several other persons were also injured and now receiving treatment in an hospital.
A source who pleaded anonymity from the community said children and the aged persons were mostly caught in the attack.
Efforts to reach relevant security operatives for confirmation before sending this report was abortive.
Recall that several communities had been attacked by armed men in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas of the state in the past few months.
Worried about this sad incident, Plateau State governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang had called on the federal government to intervene in addressing the attacks on citizens.
Governor Mutfwang also announced restrictions on the use of motorcycles from 7pm to 6am across the state until further notice while also banning night grazing in the state.
Mutfwang said the steps were to restore calm and strengthen vigilance in the state.
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