A farmer has been killed and another injured after gunmen attacked them while they were harvesting groundnuts in Ashakon village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following which troops from Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, responded to a distress call.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the incident in a post on X on Sunday, citing security sources.
According to the report, one of the victims, identified as Talatu Sunday, 67, was found dead from gunshot wounds when the troops arrived at the scene.
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The second victim, Happy Agwom, 42, sustained gunshot injuries during the attack.
Agwom was subsequently taken to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi for medical attention.
Following the incident, the troops reportedly launched offensive operations and began searching the surrounding areas to track down those responsible.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects and bring them to justice.
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