8 persons including a pastor, his wife and three children killed as attackers invade Barkin ladi

Eight persons including a pastor, his wife and three children, were killed and 95 houses burnt after unknown gunmen invaded Abonong and Zayit communities in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau yesterday Wednesday, August 29th.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, Terna Tyopev, said the attackers hit the community in the early hours of Wednesday and also carted away about 310 cows.

“When we received information that Abonong and Zayit communities were being attacked, we quickly mobilised and rushed to the affected…