Five traders who are residents of Dogon Ruwa community in Bashar district of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State were abducted during a bandits’ attack on a market in the area.
The incident occurred on Monday, the market day, with an influx of traders and buyers from neighboring communities conducting business activities.
According to residents who managed to escape the onslaught, the invaders came in large numbers on motorcycles at the peak of business transactions.
They shot sporadically as traders and residents scampered to safety, forcing people to flee the market and their homes.
The bandits burgled and looted some shops and business centers, carting away large quantities of food items, consumables, and medicines during the attack.
Villages in Wase, particularly in Bashar district, have been suffering from bandits’ attacks in recent times, resulting in loss of lives and property.
Monday’s incident adds to the growing list of abductions and attacks on Plateau.
