Gunmen have killed a 36-year-old farmer, injured a pastor and left another man missing following an attack on a farm in Lamor community, Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The deceased was identified as Steven Bala, while the injured cleric is Pastor Apollos Charly. The missing man, Danbaba Libet, is reportedly 57 years old.
The attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the assailants invaded the farm owned by Pastor Charly and attacked people working there.
A community youth leader, Nehemiah Bulus, who confirmed the incident, said Bala was killed during the assault, while the pastor sustained serious injuries but managed to escape.
Libet, however, remained unaccounted for following the attack.
Bulus condemned the incident and called on security agencies to strengthen their presence in the area to protect residents and prevent further attacks.
He also urged the authorities to investigate the incident, track down those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.
As of the latest reports, there was no official confirmation from the Plateau State Police Command regarding the attack.
The incident adds to growing security concerns in Plateau State, where repeated attacks have continued to threaten lives, livelihoods and farming activities in rural communities.
