Three young men k!lled, teenage girl injured as gunmen attack relaxation spot in Plateau

Three young men were k!lled and a teenage girl injured in a shooting attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias at a relaxation spot in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), responded to reports of sporadic gunfire at about 7:58 p.m. on July 4, 2026 around Rantiya community. On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered the bodies of three male victims who had been shot d3ad, while a girl sustained gunshot wounds during the attack. The corpses were evacuated to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi, while the injured victim was rushed to Damlak Clinic for urgent medical attention. Security sources said troops have launched efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing assailants responsible for the attack. Security agencies said investigations into the incident are ongoing as efforts continue to restore calm and prevent further violence in the area. The post Three young men k!lled, teenage girl injured as gunmen attack relaxation spot in Plateau appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.