4 workers killed as gunmen attack mining site in Plateau

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Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening killed four workers at a mining site in Dong village Plateau State.

Reports from the community hinted that the gunmen stormed the mining site and shot the workers dead.

It was gathered that no fewer than four men were shot dead while a woman who survived the gun attack is receiving treatment in the hospital.

A community leader Emmanuel Dong confirmed the attack.

According to him, the attack occured around 6pm.

Plateau Police spokesman ASP Gabriel Ubah confirmed the attack. 

Ubah, said: “We are aware of the attack and four people were killed.

“The Command has deployed armed police men to the area and calm has returned.” (The Nation)

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