Armed attack (press report) — Plateau
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What's happening
Gunmen attacked several areas of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria, including Sabon-Angwa, around Bet/Zat, and Rakung, on Thursday, reportedly killing five people (four in Sabon-Angwa and one in Rakung). Residents said warnings of a possible attack had been issued beforehand but no effective preventive action was taken.
How solid is this record
Corroborated, not yet confirmed- ReportedAt least one source describes it
- Corroborated2 independent newsrooms
- ConfirmedThree independent newsrooms, or an authority
2 independent newsrooms describe this. An official source is still missing to close the record.
What this is based on
2 sources · 0 countries
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- Country not identified2 sources
- premiumtimesng.comPressGunmen kill four in Plateau community despite curfew
- dailytrust.comPress5 killed in fresh Plateau attack
Corroboration under way
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What's missing to corroborate
- An official source (local authority, prefecture, ministry)
- A third independent newsroom
- A witness on the ground to pin the exact area
Affected areas
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