At least, 12 miners have been killed after unknown gunmen attacked a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.

‎Residents said the attack happened on Tuesday night while the miners were working at the site.

‎The attackers reportedly arrived suddenly and opened fire, forcing many miners to run for safety.

‎The Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) said several people are still missing after the attack.

‎Confirming the incident on Wednesday, BECO Chairman and Mining Committee head in Barkin Ladi local government, Dallang Davott, said the gunmen struck while the miners were carrying out their activities.

‎He said: “The number of those missing are yet to be ascertained because the incident happened in the night.”

‎Davott explained that the attackers stormed the mining site and began shooting, causing chaos.

‎“So, many of them fled for their lives during the incident. But 12 persons so far are confirmed killed,” he added.

‎As of the time of reporting, the police have not officially confirmed the incident.

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