Nigeria, March 29 -- Gunmen have reportedly launched a deadly attack on mourners in the Ruwi community of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals.

The incident occurred on Thursday night as mourners gathered at a deceased family's house to pay their respects. Eyewitnesses recounted that the victims were primarily women, with seven brutally clubbed to death with machetes, while three men were also among the casualties. Additionally, two women sustained injuries during the attack.

Mr. Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LG, confirmed the tragic event to The PUNCH on Friday, explaining that the attackers took advantage of the mourners' gathering. Mallai stated ...