SUSPECTED FULANI HERDSMEN ATTACK AND KILL 15 IN PLATEAU COMMUNITY

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About 15 people were reported to have been killed in an attack allegedly carried out by suspected fulani herdsmen in Ancha village of Maingo, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to an eyewitness report, the attack was carried out last night.

It is suspected to be a reprisal, following an earlier dispute between the herdsmen and members of the community.

More details to come …

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