10 members of same family shot dead were shot dead on Thursday night while mourning their grandma’s death in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The gunmen reportedly swooped on the victims who were mourners at
Kogom Village of Van district of the local government, gunning them down
and injuring three others.
It was learnt that the dead had gathered with others at the
family compound in the village to mourn their late grandmother and
conclude preparations for the burial when the gunmen, numbering about
20, stormed the compound and opened fire on them.
It was gathered that after shooting them at close range, the gunmen
also hacked those writhing in pain to death, while others at the scene
escaped to a nearby bush.
An eyewitness said that the incident occurred at
about 8.30 p.m on Thursday, adding that the appearance of the gunmen
was heralded by sporadic gunshots into the air, which forced the
villagers to stay indoors while the operation lasted.
Dats Serious o.May the souls of the departed ones rest in peace.
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