There was panic at Rotsu community in Miango District under Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, after gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked two farmers .
The victims were said to have been rushed to a hospital in the area for treatment.
Although , details of the incident are still unclear , our correspondent learnt that the victims , Sunday Yakubu , 38 , and Joseph Garba , 42 , were shot while watering their farms .
Publicity Secretary of Miango Youths Development Association , Lawrence Zongo, confirmed the attack in a text message to our correspondent.
He said , “We are alerting Nigerians that two of our people were attacked this (Friday ) afternoon at Rotsu Village in Miango District under Bassa Local Government Area. They are receiving treatment now .
“ We are pleading with the Federal Government to come to our aid with relief materials and rebuild houses burnt and destroyed by the Fulani herdsmen .”
When contacted , the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command , Matthias Tyopev , confirmed the attack .
He said , “Investigation is ongoing . I will update you with further details immediately I am fully briefed. ”
