The Berom Youth Moulders-Association confirmed the killings and called on security agencies to investigate the incident and identify those responsible. A resident of the community also said the victims were at the mining site when they were attacked.
The incident comes amid a recent rise in violent attacks across parts of Plateau State, particularly in Barkin Ladi and neighbouring communities. Security agencies had not issued a detailed public statement on the latest killings at the time of publication.
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Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in a fresh attack. Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 5:20pm on Wednesday while the victims were...
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- Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in a fresh attack.
- Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- The attack occurred at about 5:20pm on Wednesday while the victims were reportedly carrying out mining activities.The Berom Youth Moulders-Association confirmed the killings and called on security agencies to investigate the incident and identify those responsible.
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Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in a fresh attack. Two local miners have been killed at a mining site in Gangare community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred at about 5:20pm on Wednesday while the victims were...
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September 24, 2026
