Bandits attack wedding ceremony in Nasarawa community, kill three

Bandits have attacked a traditional wedding ceremony in Akunza, a Migili-speaking residential area of Ashige in Lafia local government area of Nasarawa state.

A youth leader in the community, who confirmed the incident, said at least three persons were killed in the attack.

He said several others sustained injuries of varying degrees, adding that women and children were among those injured.

According to him, the injured victims are currently receiving medical treatment at a health facility.

He said the attack occurred while wedding festivities were ongoing, throwing the community into panic, adding that residents fled the area for safety as the gunmen opened fire.

“The attack happened during the wedding ceremony and people started running in different directions,” the youth leader said.

The motive for the attack was not immediately clear as of the time of filing this report.