Gunmen kill 13, including nine passengers, in Plateau attack
…Plateau govt. condemns attacks, urges citizens against reprisals At least 13 people have been killed and several others injured in read more Gunmen kill 13, including nine passengers in fresh Plateau attack
Gunmen killed at least 13 people, including nine passengers, in a fresh attack in Plateau State, prompting the state government to condemn the incident and urge citizens against reprisals. The recurring violence in Plateau poses ongoing security risks that can disrupt transport corridors and deter investment in the north-central region's agricultural and commercial activity.
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