Gunmen kill three in Plateau attack

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Gunmen have killed three persons in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A youth leader in Irigwe community, Joseph Chudu Yonkpa, who confirmed the killings to PUNCH Metro in Jos on Wednesday said the victims were attacked near GSS Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, while on their way home from Kwall District.

The community leader, who is also the National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, added that the deceased were identified as Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51 and Range Kpeh, aged 32.

The community leader said, “Yes, it’s true. Yesterday, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, three individuals from Kwall District, Bassa LGA, were tragically killed in a violent incident while on their way home.

“The victims succumbed to bullet and machete injuries near the GSS Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, Kwall.

“The deceased are identified as: Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51 and Range Kpeh, aged 32. May their souls rest in peace.”

When PUNCH Metro contacted the spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, on Wednesday, for confirmation, he could not be reached as his phone was switched off at the time of filing this report. Punch