The Chairman of Riyom local government area of Plateau State, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, said 27 people were killed by gunmen in the area on Thursday.
She told a joint team of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Tuesday that the attackers torched 70 houses and left them in rubbles.
Represented by the Council Secretary, Mr. Alex Kundang, the chairman said the attack also led to the displacement of no fewer than 3,520 people from their homes.
She said those displaced are currently staying at different camps for Internally Displaced Persons in the area.
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