location: Rim
notes: Nineteen people, including six security officers, were killed when gunmen raided three villages in Plateau State. Army Special Task Force (STF) spokesman in the state, said: 'Eight people, including three STF personnel, died in the gun battle.' This number was later revised upward to 19. Many houses were burnt including a church.' The attacks occurred during the pre-daylight hours.
target_text: location: Rim, fatalities: 6