Gunmen kill three in Plateau attack

Gunmen have attacked and killed three persons in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A youth leader in Irigwe community, Joseph Yonkpa, who confirmed the killings to PUNCH Online in Jos on Wednesday, said the victims were attacked near GSS Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, while on their way home from Kwall District.

Yonkpa, who is also the  National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Youth Movement, added that the deceased were identified as Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51, and Range Kpeh, aged 32.

He said, “Yes, it’s true. Yesterday, June 3rd, 2025, three individuals from Kwall District, Bassa LGA, were tragically killed in a violent incident while on their way home.

“The victims succumbed to bullet and machete injuries near GSS Kwall, opposite the Military Drone Base, Kwall.

“The deceased are identified as: Sunday Ishaya, aged 37; Joshua Mishi, aged 51 and Range Kpeh, aged 32.

“May their souls rest in peace.”

The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, could not be reached as his phone indicated it was switched off as of the time of filing this report.