Nigeria, March 25 -- Suspected bandits on Tuesday night attacked Rim village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two residents and injuring two others.

According to Sahara Reporters, the assailants "stormed the village on Tuesday night, opening fire indiscriminately in an attack that lasted several minutes before they fled into nearby bushes."

Residents said the attack occurred around 10:30 p.m.

Two people were confirmed dead, while two others sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Movement (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident.

He said, "Gunmen stormed Rim Village around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night and opened fire sporad...