Plateau pastor, wife, 3 children, others killed in fresh attacks

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By Marie-Therese Nanlong

Jos—IN fresh attacks on Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State by herdsmen, a resident Pastor of Church of Christ in Nation, COCIN, LCC Abonong, Foron District, Rev. Adamu Wurim, his wife and three children were among those killed Tuesday night.

The pastor and members of his family were said to have been burnt to death when the assailants razed properties, including the COCIN church and the pastor’s residence.

No fewer than 10 persons were killed in Barkin Ladi attacks between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lawmaker gives account

Member representing Barkin Ladi in the state House of Assembly, Peter Gyendeng, told Vanguard yesterday: “Yesterday (Tuesday) evening around 4p.m., we received information that some youths were attacked at a mining pond at Wereh, Barkin Ladi.

“One was shot dead, two others, who were also shot, survived and are…



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