Three brothers among four miners killed by gunmen in Plateau state

 

Three brothers and one other worker were killed when gunmen attacked a mining site in Dong village of Jos South Local Council of Plateau State.

The armed men suspected to be Fulani militias stormed the mining area at 6:30 pm on Saturday, January 22, and started shooting randomly. The four workers reportedly fell to their bullets.

It was also learnt that a woman, who survived the gun attack, is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

The three brothers identified as Francis James Danboyi, Moses Peter Danboyi and Livinus Pius Danboyi, will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 27.