By Marie-Therese Nanlong

Jos—Seven persons were killed yesterday morning in Rim and Shonong villages of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This is the third time in one week that villages in the area have been attacked and property burnt by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Chairman of the local government, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, said: “One person was killed at Rim village on Wednesday and six killed at Shonong village yesterday morning.

“The people were going to Badok when they were ambushed and killed.”

Mrs. Piyo lauded efforts of the Special Task Force, STF, in tackling the situation but appealed for “intensified efforts at securing the people because these attackers are adamant.”