Bandits in Piano market, Pinau community of Wase local government area of Plateau State was on Sunday evening invaded by gunmen who killed about seven persons.

The gunmen also injured many villagers during the attack. Information Guide Nigeria

The attackers invaded the market while businesses were ongoing.

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Recall that on December 8, residents of some villages complained about the influx of bandits in some of the villages of Wase LGA causing suspicion on their movement. DAILY POST reports.

The residents who expressed fear also claimed that there were informants within communities working with the bandits to give them information about the area. jamb results

The Wase youth leader, Shapi’i Sambo, while confirming the latest attack which led to the loss of lives described the incident as barbaric and unfortunate.

A source further explained that the area in the last 10 days have witnessed the invasion of gunmen and abduction of many people as well as the payment of ransom.

“The bandits collect ransom in millions. Sometimes they collect N2 million and sometimes N5 million. Last three days, they collected N5 million before releasing a man who they abducted some days back,” he stated.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ubah Gabriel, did not respond to calls put through to him over the development.