Why Plateau crisis persists - Jang
Three miners were killed by gunmen in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Local authorities and security forces are investigating the attack, which is part of a broader pattern of violence in the region.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and civil unrest affecting local communities in Nigeria.
Gunmen on Thursday killed three miners in a fresh attack along the GSS Daffo Road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were reportedly attacked at about 7:15 p.m. while returning from a mining site at Fubok in Daffo District.
Christopher Luka, Bokkos Youth leader, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Friday, narrating that said gunmen opened fire on the victims.
The deceased were identified as Maren Agom, 45, a native of Tadai Village in Manguna District, who was shot in the head; Joe Buba, 38, a native of Josho Village in Daffo District, who sustained a gunshot wound to the chest; and Mr Yellow.
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