One person was killed while another sustained gunshot wounds when fulani bandits attacked two locals at Batem Community, near Wereng Village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, according to security sources.
The victims were identified as Bitrus Luka and Kenneth Luka, who were reportedly attacked by the unidentified gunmen under circumstances that were not immediately clear.
Troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a report of the attack and moved towards the location.
However, upon arrival, the troops were reportedly denied access to the scene by members of the community.
