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Three women have been killed and another person injured after gunmen attacked a mining site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident reportedly happened on Monday afternoon as workers were carrying out their activities at the site.
According to community sources, the attackers arrived at about 4:30 p.m. and opened fire on people at the mining location before escaping. The identities and motives of the assailants had not been officially established at the time of reporting.
The latest incident has heightened concerns among residents and workers in the area, coming amid reports of renewed violence in several parts of Plateau State. Community representatives have appealed for stronger security measures around vulnerable communities and economic sites.
Residents are also calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to locate those responsible for the attack and prevent further violence. They stressed the need for people engaged in legitimate businesses to be able to work without fear of attacks.
Security authorities had yet to publicly provide details on arrests or identify the attackers as of the latest reports. Investigations are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to account.
