No fewer than nine persons were killed, while one other person was injured in Congo community of Bokkos local government area of Plateau state.

Sources from the community who confirmed the incident to Jay FM said that the injured victim is in a critical condition and is currently receiving medical attention.

Residents of the area told our correspondent that the incident occurred in the community’s market around 8 pm on Tuesday shortly after the market had closed for the day, adding that the unfortunate incident took place when most traders and customers had already left the premises, leaving only a few people behind.

This sad incident has created yet another security tension in the area considering that various communities in Bokkos LG have in recent times come under attack.

Efforts to reach the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred before sending this report was yet to be successful.