Three people have reportedly been k!lled following a suspected attack by gunmen at Yan Gwari Market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims reportedly k!lled at the scene have been identified as Nanker Andrew, Delshak Jacob and Jessica Thomas.

Others reportedly injured

Five other people were reportedly injured during the incident and are said to be receiving medical treatment.

Those identified include Polina Colis, Gloria Fwanshak, Sekyen Lonkat and Bamret Thomas. The identity and condition of the fifth injured person were not immediately clear.

Another individual, identified as Abdul Muhammad, was reportedly accosted by the att@ckers along their withdrawal route around the Kwata area of the market.

The att@ckers reportedly withdrew through the Water Board axis after the incident.

Circumstances remain unclear

The circumstances surrounding the sh00ting, including the identities of the att@ckers and the motive behind the incident, remain unclear.

The reported casualty figures, as well as the identities and conditions of those injured, are still being verified as authorities are expected to investigate the incident.