Three women killed in Plateau mining-site attack
Three women were killed and another person injured when gunmen opened fire at a mining site in Rakum, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Community representatives called for arrests as the attack added to security concerns in parts of Plateau already under a dusk-to-dawn curfew.
Three women were killed and another person injured when gunmen attacked a mining site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Monday. The attackers reportedly arrived at about 4:30 p.m. and opened fire on people working at the site before fleeing.
The incident occurred amid heightened security concerns in Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos. The Plateau government recently imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the affected areas following a series of attacks. Rwang Tengwong, spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, confirmed the latest incident to journalists in Jos.
Tengwong said three women died and another person was injured. He urged security agencies to identify and arrest the attackers and ensure that they faced prosecution. John Silas, a member of the affected community, also confirmed that the shooting happened while miners were working.
He appealed for stronger security measures to prevent further attacks. The latest violence adds to a series of reported attacks in Plateau in recent weeks. The state government has urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, saying it was working with security agencies to protect lives and property.
There was no immediate statement from the police or military. The circumstances of the attack, including whether any arrests have been made, remained subject to clarification by authorities.
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