By Gunmen struck yesterday in Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State, killing three people and setting them ablaze.
An eyewitness said: “The gunmen laid an ambush and about 8:30 pm at Gashish in Barakin-Ladi Local Government, they stopped a car with three occupants, including the Director of Finance and Supply, Jos East Local Government. The victims were heading for Gashishi.
The source further said: “The occupants were accosted by the assailants who were armed with guns and other dangerous weapons and they riddled the vehicle with bullets.”
It was learnt that after killing the victims, the gunmen drove to a nearby bush and set the car ablaze.
It was the thick smoke, which enveloped the air that attracted passers-by to the scene.
Spokesman for the Special Task Force Captain Markus Mdahyelya who confirmed the incident, said three unidentified people were killed in the border between Brakin-Ladi and Bokkos local governments.
He urged residents to take security seriously and avoid going out at night.
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