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4 killed as herdsmen attack Plateau communities
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By Marie-Therese Nanlong
Four youths were killed by suspected herdsmen that invaded Rikwechongu and Zirshe villages of Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of yesterday.
It was also gathered that several houses and food barns were set ablaze by the gunmen.
Confirming the attack, yesterday, National President, Irigwe Development Association, IDA, Robbert Ashi, said three young persons were ambushed by the suspected herdsmen, Sunday evening, and killed between Jebbu Bassa and Rikwechongu villages while another person was killed at Zirshe village yesterday morning while some houses and food barns were burnt.
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After months of respite, apprehension gripped the people of Riyom local government area of Plateau State as two young men were ambushed and shot dead on Sunday by gunmen rampaging the area.
Nigerian Tribune learnt that the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday at about 8:00 pm along Hoss-Rim road in the local government while the two persons identified as Joseph Davou and Jerry Bitrus were returning from a send forth prayer for one the pastors in Rim community.
A source in the community disclosed that the gunmen who had laid siege on the road opened fire at two of them on a motorcycle, killing them instantly while other road users scampered for safety to avoid being killed.