Three women reportedly killed in attack on Plateau mining site
Three women were reportedly killed and another person injured after gunmen attacked a mining site in Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday.
The attack was reported to have occurred at about 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on September 28 while people were working at the site.
The casualty account came from community sources, including the Berom Youth Moulders Association.
IDNN has not independently established the death toll.
Gunmen reportedly opened fire on workers
Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, was reported as saying that armed men attacked the site and killed three women.
A resident, John Silas, also gave an account of the incident and said another person was injured.
The identity of the attackers, their motive and whether any arrests have been made were not established in the reports reviewed by IDNN.
Police confirmation not yet identified
As of the latest sources checked by IDNN on Tuesday morning, no Plateau State Police statement specifically confirming the Rakum attack or casualty figures had been identified.
The number of people reportedly killed or injured must therefore remain attributed to the community sources who provided the account.
No verified information was also available on any security operation or arrests directly linked to the incident.
Fresh security pressure in Barkin Ladi
The reported attack adds to security concerns in Barkin Ladi, where other violent incidents have been separately reported in recent weeks.
Those incidents support concern about continuing insecurity in the area, but they do not establish that the same attackers, organisation or motive were involved.
For residents, the immediate questions are whether the affected area has been secured, whether the injured person has received medical care and whether those responsible are being pursued.
For authorities, the wider accountability question is what security measures are in place around vulnerable communities and work sites in Barkin Ladi, and whether those measures are sufficient to protect residents facing repeated violence.
IDNN will continue to track police confirmation, casualty figures, the condition of the injured person and any arrests or official response linked to the attack.
