Police officer, 19 others killed in Plateau fresh attack

A Police officer, and at least 19 other people have been killed and several others severely injured in the wake of violence which occurredat Barkin Ladi, the council headquarters of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Two churches, an Islamic school, and over 20 other buildings were also torched. The officer, whose name was given as Dalyop Pinda was killed in the mayhem which occurred in Barakin and to forestall possible spread to neighbouring villages and towns especially to Jos, which is about 50 kilometres to the area, the Special Task Force
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