At least five miners have been shot dead and two others injured after gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Spokesman of Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident to journalists.
“Five persons were killed while two others sustained injuries in the attack. It is a very sad and painful development. Our people are once again mourning the loss of lives to violence.
“We condemn this attack and call on security agencies to urgently take steps to protect our communities and prevent further attacks,” he said.
The attack comes days after the state government imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew in three LGAs, including Barkin Ladi, to restore law and order following attacks and killings.
