Pastor, family burnt to death by unidentified hoodlums in Plateau
A pastor, his wife and three children and other people were killed in an attack in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State early Wednesday morning.
The unknown gun-men were said to have killed and burnt no fewer than 80 houses as they attacked Abonong and Zayit communities.
The pastor and his family were killed in cold blood and their bodies were burnt to ashes in their home.
Terna Tyopev, the state police spokesperson, said the gunmen came at the early hours of the day and they also stole 310 cows.
”When we received information that Abonong and Zayit communities were being attacked, we quickly mobilised and rushed to the affected areas,” he said.
”But, when we approached the areas, the attackers sighed us and took to their heels. When we eventually entered the attacked settlements, we found that eight persons were killed 95 houses burnt, while 310 cows were stolen.”
The attackers were also said to have stolen food and items worth millions of Naira.
“As we speak, security has been beefed up in the areas to forestall further attacks,” Tyopev added.
