AfriqueCAN:
ABOUT 25 people have been reportedly killed by suspected bandits, who attacked the Kawel community in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Samuel Amalau, confirmed the attack, saying the assailants stormed the community at about 12 a.m. on Monday and opened fire on residents.
He said the attackers also invaded a primary health care centre, where four persons were killed.
Earlier, a youth leader in the community, identified simply as Tula, disclosed that as many as 30 people were killed in the attack.
However, the local government chairman said the casualty figure so far confirmed by the authorities stands at 25.
Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while efforts are ongoing to verify the full extent of the attack.
