By Israel Joel
Unknown Gunmen on Thursday night killed six persons in Wereng village of Riyom local government council of Plateau state.

The attack which took place at about 10:30 pm in the Riyom area left two others severely injured.

Hon Mafeng Gwalson, the Chairman of Riyom LGA of Plateau confirmed the attack to our correspondent in Jos.

He described the incident as sad and called on security operatives to work and ensure that those behind the attack are arrested.

Senator Istifanus Gyang, of Plateau North Senatorial District “unequivocally” condemned the “unwarranted attack on peace-loving and hardworking citizens”.

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The Senator in a press statement through his spokesperson, Musa Ashoms said the killers are not unknown to security agencies.

“It is sad therefore that people in Plateau North are repeatedly being hunted, ambushed and killed without any decisive action,” he said.

Mr. Gyang urged government and security agencies to be serious about “the safety and protection of law abiding citizens from terrorists, bandits and killer herdsmen.”