Nigeria, April 10 -- At least eight people have been killed in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The PUNCH reports that the assailants struck around 11 p.m. on Thursday, opening fire on residents and killing members of an extended family, while injuring others and leaving several persons unaccounted for.

The victims were identified as Iliya Mangut Dakus, Luck Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus and Innocent Barnabas Makwin.

The Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos, Kefas Mallai, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers operated for hours without resistance.

"There was an attack l...