Grief and anger swept through Gwon-Ajang village in the Foron District of the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday as eight victims of a recent gunmen attack were laid to rest in a mass burial.
Family members, community leaders, religious leaders, and sympathisers gathered for the emotional ceremony, mourning those killed during the attack on the community between Saturday and Sunday.
More than 15 persons were reportedly injured in the assault, which has renewed concerns over the persistent insecurity in parts of Plateau State.
Speaking during the burial, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Gyendeng, lamented the recurring attacks and the continuous loss of lives in affected communities.
“We are sick and tired of being killed. We have been living in peace and have tried everything humanly possible not to engage anybody,” he said.
“We have
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