BREAKING: Six Feared Dead as Gunmen Burn Churches, Houses in Plateau State

Date: 11-06-2014 1:08 pm (9 years ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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At least, six persons have been feared killed and several others injured after some heavily armed gunmen attacked Gako and Tanjol communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday.

According to reports, two churches were also completely razed in the attack, which took place at about 1:00 a.m.

Residents of the community stated that apart from the six civilians killed, five other security officials, believed to be members of the Special Task Force, STF, were also killed.


The police in the state, however, confirmed the death of only the six civilians; while saying five others were injured.

“On June 11 at about 1 a.m., unknown gunmen invaded two villages of Gako and Tanjol, shooting sporadically and in the process killing 6 persons, and injuring 5 others,” the Plateau Police Command spokesperson, Dominic Esin said.
“The injured persons where rushed to the Vom Christian Hospital,” he added.

Mr. Esin, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, also said “two churches were burnt by the attackers.”

“Normalcy has been restored in the attacked areas and members of the public are advised to go about their lawful business and report any unscrupulous elements to the security agencies,” he said. “Investigation is ongoing and manhunt for the felons has intensified.”

Posted: at 11-06-2014 01:08 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- gmarley at 11-06-2014 01:39 PM (9 years ago)
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God ve mercy
Posted: at 11-06-2014 01:39 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Wysetots at 11-06-2014 01:41 PM (9 years ago)
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Dis BloodS you're sharing.....There is judgement ooooo
Posted: at 11-06-2014 01:41 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- raybenzino at 11-06-2014 01:49 PM (9 years ago)
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Kia
Posted: at 11-06-2014 01:49 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dareper at 11-06-2014 02:27 PM (9 years ago)
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Jos bleeds again. Why jos all the time?
Posted: at 11-06-2014 02:27 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- ogechukwu23 at 11-06-2014 02:49 PM (9 years ago)
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OMG
Posted: at 11-06-2014 02:49 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Fredoscar at 11-06-2014 02:54 PM (9 years ago)
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Shebi Gowon is from Jos ?
Posted: at 11-06-2014 02:54 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dollar22 at 11-06-2014 03:19 PM (9 years ago)
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Until they give us BIAFRA than peace will rain
Posted: at 11-06-2014 03:19 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Solidstonez at 11-06-2014 03:29 PM (9 years ago)
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Posted: at 11-06-2014 03:29 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Solidstonez at 11-06-2014 03:29 PM (9 years ago)
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 Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?
Posted: at 11-06-2014 03:29 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- paulohking at 11-06-2014 03:53 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 11-06-2014 03:53 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- winace at 11-06-2014 04:07 PM (9 years ago)
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Its time jos pple wake up and fight for themselves. D govt will not do anythg. See how borno state indigenes have cum together as vigilante to fight those insurgents. Jos ur issue wit dis violence is over due.  Protect urselves.
Posted: at 11-06-2014 04:07 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- osamabinladin at 11-06-2014 04:11 PM (9 years ago)
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 Sad
Posted: at 11-06-2014 04:11 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
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- christianity at 11-06-2014 05:04 PM (9 years ago)
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its getting out of hand over there in jos
Posted: at 11-06-2014 05:04 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- dickman2 at 11-06-2014 06:10 PM (9 years ago)
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ok na
Posted: at 11-06-2014 06:10 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- adua at 11-06-2014 07:51 PM (9 years ago)
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 Huh? Huh?
Posted: at 11-06-2014 07:51 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
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- mathzno at 11-06-2014 08:15 PM (9 years ago)
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 Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin I believe that is 2nd Division of Boko Haram at work
Posted: at 11-06-2014 08:15 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chicco77 at 11-06-2014 08:23 PM (9 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 11-06-2014 08:23 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Dames at 11-06-2014 09:25 PM (9 years ago)
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IIW.
Posted: at 11-06-2014 09:25 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ozzeey at 11-06-2014 09:27 PM (9 years ago)
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Baba God arise and destroy d wicked. Its enough
Posted: at 11-06-2014 09:27 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
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