Nigeria: 42 Killed in Benue, Plateau Attacks

22 May 2015

Jos — About 42 people were, yesterday, reportedly killed in Benue and Plateau States during separate attacks by unknown gunmen.

Twenty seven persons were said to have been killed in some communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State while 15 others were killed at the popular Kyado Market in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, bringing the total number of those killed in the two neighbouring states to 42.

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