Gunmen have reportedly killed 17 persons in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, as reported by The Punch.
The attack occured within the Heipang community during the early hours of Thursday, as confirmed by a grieving parent, Julius Pam, who lost family members in the incident.
Pam shared, “Good morning sir. On a sad note, there was an attack early this morning in Heipang community. A total of 17 people were killed, including my brother, his wife, and children, all killed.”
While the Plateau State Police Command’s spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, remained unreachable for comment, sources at the command headquarters indicated that security forces had been deployed to the affected community.
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Meanwhile, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang unveiled a Security and Information Centre aimed at streamlining the dissemination of security-related information to relevant authorities for prompt action.
The governor emphasized that the initiative, established by the Plateau State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency, aims to bridge the communication gap between the public and the government.
Governor Mutfwang explained that the centre, operational with a toll-free hotline accessible at 080 0000 5555, seeks to facilitate timely information sharing without incurring charges for citizens. He said the state government will cover all incoming call costs on behalf of the citizens.
“Operating around the clock, the centre is geared towards efficient and effective service delivery, enabling citizens to report any issues relevant to the state”, the statement added.