There was pandemonium on Sunday as armed bandits invade Inding village, a community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of northern Plateau State killing five and injuring several others.
The incident took place late Sunday night. The injured have reportedly been rushed for treatment in Barkinladi, headquarters of the council, residents said.
The Plateau police spokesperson, Terna Tyopev confirmed this incident to newsmen on Monday.
“There was an attack at Inding village last night (Sunday), five persons were killed, three injured,” he said.
Tyopev, however, said details about the victims would be made available later.
“At the moment, I cannot give further details about the deaths, but will get the names and ages of the victims later.”
He added that “people should stop taking arms against one another,” the commissioner said.
