At least two person were attacked and killed in an ambush by unidentified assailants in Dachidom Village, Riyom Local Government Area of the state.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Linus Davou and Tunde Daylop, were ambushed and killed while returning from Hwot Village on Tuesday night.

The sources disclosed said that a distress call was received at about 10:30 p.m. from the Commander of the local Hunters Association, reporting that the victims were attacked at about 9:48 p.m.

The Nigerian army troops along with other combined troops were promptly deployed to the scene.

The lifeless bodies of the two men were recovered and evacuated to the General Hospital, Riyom, for documentation and further investigation. (Zagazola)