By Marie-Therese Nanlong
THE fragile peace in Plateau State was earlier in the week shattered by ruthless gunmen, who stormed some Plateau State communities and murdered innocent persons, among them women, children and infants in their sleep.
The gunmen, who invaded Dong Kasa in Jos North and Kohorok hamlet, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of the State, left behind 16 bodies and tales of immitigable woes.
The attack in Dong Kasa village occurred at about 8.00 p.m. as sporadic gunshots rented the air, sending residents scampering for safety, as the murderers reportedly broke into homes and shot their victims at close range, while some innocent persons were hit by stray bullets.
The Village Head, Daniel Choji, said the attackers came under the cover of darkness, adding that the attack left eight persons dead, comprising five females, two males, and an infant.
The attackers then descended on Kwi village at 11pm when residents were fast asleep and killed another eight, while…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
