Five killed at Plateau mining site as soldiers rescue district head

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Gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday, according to community sources The post Five killed at Plateau mining site as soldiers rescue district head appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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