Other MoA event in Nigeria on Tue 24th December 2024

The Irigwe Development Association (IDA) has confirmed the killing of 14 persons by suspected bandits in a midnight attack on Sunday at Ri Do, a hamlet in Riyom LGA of Plateau State.

Ri Do is a village predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives from Bassa LGA of the State.

Daily Independent gathered from the affected community that mass burial was organized for the victims of the incident in the area.

IDA in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary Sam Jugo said immediately they heard the news of the killing , they despatched an Executive Member to the scene to verify the extent and scope of the carnage.

According to the statement reports emanating from their emissary indicates that 14 persons were murdered in cold blood, while one Linda Moses, about 32 years of age, sustained serious injuries and is presently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed location.

IDA further said the identities of the perpetrators have not yet been ascertained as at press time.

They urged for restraint and hope that the Security Agencies will do the needful to nip probable reoccurrence and/or reprisals in future.