Terrorists attacked people gathered for a mass burial in Plateau State on Wednesday, hours after residents buried seven Christians killed the night before.
The incident happened as families and community members came together to lay the victims to rest.
Residents say the attackers targeted the mourners directly, adding to the shock in an area already dealing with repeated violence.
On Tuesday night, terrorists killed the seven Christians in the community.
The next day, people organised the burial to mourn their loss.
Yet while they gathered, another group of terrorists struck the same site.
This sequence has left many in Plateau worried about their safety.
Local voices describe a pattern where attacks follow one another quickly, with little time for communities to recover.
Security forces have not yet released full details on the latest incident.
Reports suggest the attack caused further casualties, though exact numbers remain unclear as information continues to come in.
Plateau State has seen many such events over the years.
Communities often bury victims in groups because of the scale of the losses.
Each time, residents call for stronger protection so they can live without fear.
As this latest attack unfolds, people in the affected areas stay on edge.
Families who lost loved ones on Tuesday now face even more pain after Wednesday’s events.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenges with security across parts of the state.
More updates will follow as authorities provide further information.
