24 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack

At least 24 people have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Residents said the attackers invaded the community between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday, moving from house to house and attacking residents who were asleep.

An eyewitness, Daniel Musa, said heavily armed men forced their way into homes and attacked occupants. He said more than 24 deaths had been confirmed, while several residents sustained serious injuries and others remained missing.

Another resident, John Dalyop, described the attack as devastating and called on security agencies to urgently apprehend those responsible.

He urged the state and federal governments to strengthen security around vulnerable communities in Mangu and other parts of Plateau State.

The Mwaghavul Youth Movement also confirmed the attack, putting the death toll at 24. The group said several residents were injured, while homes were reportedly set ablaze and farmlands destroyed.

Its Director of Public Affairs, Tubwot Sunday, expressed grief and anger over the incident, warning that repeated attacks were threatening both the safety and livelihoods of residents, many of whom depend on farming.

Women from Bin-Per community subsequently staged a peaceful protest over the killings, carrying leaves as they marched through the area and called for urgent government intervention.

One of the protesters, Ladi Joshua, said the community had been devastated by the loss of husbands, children, relatives and other loved ones.

Meanwhile, the 24 victims were reportedly given a mass burial, while injured residents continued receiving treatment at hospitals.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang directed security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrols in the affected community and other vulnerable areas.

The governor, through the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, condemned the attack and described it as a disturbing development capable of undermining the peace being consolidated in the state.

The attack has also drawn international attention, with US Congressman Riley Moore urging Washington to retain Nigeria’s Country of Particular Concern designation, citing continuing killings in the Middle Belt.