6 more killed by Fulani herdsmen in Plateau

As residents in most villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government  Area of Plateau State  still live in  fear of attack by gunmen, fresh report has indicated that no fewer than six persons have been  killed in renewed raid on four communities in the area.

The fresh attacks were said to have taken place on Wednesday morning.

The affected communities include  Jong, Lobirin, Rabuk, and Zim in Ropp / Fan districts.

Even though most of the settlements in the area have been deserted by the villagers, who left for safer pastures, some men braced up to keep vigil on their villages.

Daily Sun learnt that it was in the process of protecting the little possessions left behind by the villagers that they were gunned down by the Fulani herdsmen.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Emmanuel Abu, who confirmed the killings said though no arrest has been made, the policemen were on the trail of the suspects.

He  said the Commissioner of Police, Nasiru Oki had ordered the redeployment of more men to the affected areas to curtail further attacks, urging the affected communities to remain calm.