Nigeria, July 13 -- Gunmen have killed at least nine members of a family, including a two-month-old baby, in a late-night attack on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A resident of the area, Precious Tok, told Punch Newspaper that the attack began at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and lasted for more than an hour.

He said the assailants stormed the communities in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately and attacking residents in their homes.

"The gunmen came in large numbers, shooting everywhere. We could hear screams from the houses. They entered homes and slaughtered people. It was one of the deadliest attacks we have seen here in recent times," Ms Tok said.

She said the village head also...