A traditional wedding ceremony was thrown into chaos on Tuesday night after unknown gunmen invaded Akunza, a Migili-speaking residential area of Ashige in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
A youth leader from the community, who confirmed the incident, said at least three people were killed in the attack, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
He disclosed that women and children were among those injured and are currently receiving medical treatment at a health facility.
The attack reportedly occurred while the wedding festivities were ongoing, leaving residents in panic and mourners fleeing for safety.
Details of the motive behind the assault remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Protecting The Girl Child Is A Moral And Societal Responsibility –IGP Disu
October 12, 2026
No Comments
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Tunji Disu, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ending child marriage and protecting the rights of the girl child. Disu, represented by DIG Kene Onwumere, Deputy Inspector-General of Police in
