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Plateau Poly Student Succumbs to Gunshot Wounds from Herdsmen Attack

A student of Plateau State Polytechnic, identified as Priscilla, has passed away from injuries sustained during a herdsmen attack in Heipang community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. She had been hospitalized since the incident on April 1st.

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A student from Plateau State Polytechnic, Priscilla, who sustained injuries from a recent herdsmen attack, has unfortunately died. The student had been receiving medical attention following the incident.

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This follows an attack where assailants invaded Heipang community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area on April 1st, opening fire on residents. The initial attack resulted in the death of another student, Gloria, and left several others injured, including Priscilla.

Priscilla had been in critical condition at the hospital, fighting for her life. Her condition worsened, and she passed away on Thursday, April 23rd, from the gunshot wounds she sustained.

Friends of the deceased student have taken to social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to express their grief and mourn her loss.

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