A tragic incident unfolded in Dogon Ruwa, Wase LGA of Plateau State, as gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the community on Monday morning, abducting a husband, wife, and their child.
Eyewitnesses revealed that the attack occurred around 11 a.m., catching residents off guard as they went about their daily activities.
The armed men, wielding sophisticated weapons, fired sporadically to create panic before whisking away their victims.
Two Others Injured in the Attack
In the chaos, two individuals sustained gunshot wounds and have since been rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
Confirming the incident, Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in the area, described the attackers as heavily armed, adding that security personnel and vigilante groups have already launched a rescue mission into the surrounding forests.
“They came in shooting to scare people away. Sadly, a family of three was taken. We hope our security forces will track them down quickly.”
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Police Command has yet to release an official statement regarding the attack.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for updates on this developing story.
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