Nigeria, Jan. 3 -- Gunmen have attacked a community in Plateau State's Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area, killing at least seven people and injuring several others, in the latest deadly assault to hit rural communities in the state.

The attack occurred on Friday night in Bong village, Doemak District, where the assailants reportedly carried out a house-to-house operation, targeting women, children and elderly residents.

PUNCH Newspapers first reported the incident, citing witnesses in Jos who said the attackers were heavily armed and struck when residents were largely unprepared.

Survivors told the newspaper that most of the victims were people who could not flee on time.

A native of the area, Lawrence Dogari, confirmed the killings, s...