Gunmen Wednesday invaded Barkin-Ladi and Riyom local government areas, Plateau State killing three more people after a similar attack that claimed 10 lives at a drinking joint, Monday.
Two of the latest victims were killed at Sho village, while going to their farm on a motorbike while the other identified as Monday Davou, was killed at Rantwol-Sopp in Riyom council, on his way to the farm.
Confirming the incident, Chairman of Barkin-Ladi council, Mr. Emmanuel Loman, said the assailants, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, launched the attack on Sho village.
He identified the two slain farmers as his close relations.
The gunmen had reportedly vanished before the villagers got to the scene.
Consequently, the Plateau State Police Command has banned the operation of drinking joints in the state to stop the spate of killings.
They are now mandated to close by 7pm daily until further notice, while those in Barkin-Ladi and Riyom are to close by 6pm.
The Command in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Abuh Emmanuel, said the ban aims at checking the attacks on drinking joints.
It also called on the general public to corporate with the command while working to restore peace and order in the community.
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