Gunmen attack Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, killing at least eight people and injuring others, multiple Nigerian outlets report. Vanguard says no fewer than eight persons die and more than 10 others are injured following the assault. Premium Times reports eight people are killed and 10 others are injured in what it describes as a fresh incident, stating the attack occurs during a birthday celebration in the village.
The reports agree on the location—Gwon-Ajang village in Barkin Ladi LGA, Foron District—and the overall casualty figures, with deaths in the eight-person range and injuries exceeding 10. Both outlets present the incident as part of ongoing security challenges in Plateau State, but they do not provide detailed information on the attackers’ identities, the weapons used, or the immediate response by security forces. No further corroborated details are included in the provided summaries.
