Three persons have been shot dead by bandits in Pinau area of Wase council of Plateau State in the aftermath of the withdrawal of soldiers from the community.

Three persons were also abducted when the gunmen attacked the village on Saturday, it was said.

The Nation reports that many were injured as the bandits rampaged through villages in the area.

The locals blamed the attack on a Fulani militia.

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Another attack occurred in Kambiri village near Zarok, a mining site and many were reported injured.

Alhaji Daddau Adamu, the traditional ruler of the area, who confirmed the incident, said  the bandits attacked the village around 7pm.

Usman Pinau, a resident, also confirmed the incident, saying the bandits came to the village following the realisation that the soldiers were evacuated, making it easy to access the community.

Police spokesman Alfred Alabo confirmed the incident but said nobody was killed.