Suspected herdsmen on Wednesday shot a popular pastor, Bayo Famonure, his wife and children at their residence in Gana-Ropp community, Barkin Ladi Council Area of Plateau State.
Famonure is the Founder of Calvary Ministries (CAPRO).
The gunmen numbering about eight reportedly shot him in the foot, his wife in the back, and their children in the legs early Wednesday.
It was gathered that five of the gunmen positioned themselves at strategic points in the neighbourhood while three forced their way into the cleric’s residence.
The family members were rushed to a nearby hospital following the incident.
“Bayo, his wife and two children were shot by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. Bayo was shot in the foot, his wife in her back and their children in the legs.
“But they are lucky to be alive after the attack,” The Punch quoted a family member as saying.
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Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ubah Gabriel, said the command has beefed up security in the community.
He added that the command was on the trail of the gunmen that attacked Bayo Famonure’s family.
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