86 killed in Nigeria attack
Abuja, June 25: At least 86 people have been killed following a coordinated attack on several villages in the Nigerian state of Plateau, the police said.
The attack by suspected gunmen on late Saturday left six persons severely injured and 50 houses, two cars, and 15 motorcycles completely razed, the police said on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.
A police spokesman said the cause of the attack was unknown.
The coordinated attack affected Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp villages of Gashish district in Barkin Ladi area of Plateau, Terna Tyopev, the spokesman for Plateau police, said.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
