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Attack kills one and leaves another missing in Nigeria

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An attack on a farm in Lamor, Nigeria’s Plateau State, killed Steven Bala, 36, and injured Pastor Apollos Charly, while a 57-year-old man is missing. A resident, Nehemiah Bulus, called for stronger security, reports Vanguard.

Armed men killed Steven Bala, 36, injured Pastor Apollos Charly and left Danbaba Libet, 57, missing during an attack in Nigeria’s Plateau State. Nehemiah Bulus, a community member, reported the events to journalists on Wednesday evening, according to Vanguard.

The attack took place at the pastor’s farm in Lamor, in Pushit district, within Mangu Local Government Area. Nehemiah Bulus condemned the violence and called on security forces to investigate, find those responsible and strengthen their presence in the area.

The attack comes after several deadly incidents reported in Plateau State, including an attack that killed seven people on 27 October and an armed attack in Gero, also reported on 27 October.

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