Gunmen suspected to be killer herdsmen on Friday shattered the prevailing peace at Exland of Gashishi District, Barakin-Ladi local government area of Plateau State and killed one person while three others sustained fatal injuries. Saturday Tribune learnt that the gunmen at about 4:30 am on Friday and attacked a family of four namely a mother Mrs Ladi Mwantiri, the husband Mr Daniel Mwantiri and two others living with them. Said the source: “Suspected Fulani militias attacked a family in Exland (Gindin Akwati) of Gashish District, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State last night, 30th July 2020. As a result, a mother, her husband namely, Mrs Ladi Mwantiri and Daniel Mwantiri were severely and two others were injured and rushed to Jos University Teaching Hospital-JUTH”. When contacted the State Police Public Relations Officer ASP Gabriel Ubah said the command is not aware of the incident.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 31, 2020 15:00 UTC