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Residents report mass killings in Plateau community
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Residents report mass killings in Plateau community

From Premium Times · () English

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  • Gunmen reportedly attacked the Binper community in Plateau State, Nigeria, killing an unconfirmed number of people.
  • Residents described the attackers moving house-to-house, killing sleeping residents.
  • Security forces have been urged to strengthen measures in vulnerable areas following a series of recent deadly incidents.

Residents of Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, reported a devastating attack by gunmen that occurred between Monday night and early Tuesday morning. According to accounts from locals, the heavily armed assailants moved systematically from house to house, targeting sleeping residents.

One resident, Daniel Musa, told Vanguard Newspapers that the attackers were "slaughtering" people in their homes. He stated that as of Tuesday morning, "over 20 deaths" had been confirmed, with several others sustaining serious injuries and some individuals still unaccounted for. PREMIUM TIMES has not yet independently verified this death toll.

Our village came under attack last night and in the early hours of today, Tuesday, by heavily armed persons. They were moving from house to house, opening the doors of people who were sleeping and slaughtering them.

— Daniel MusaDescribing the harrowing details of the attack on Binper community.

Another resident, John Dalyop, corroborated the attack, describing the situation as "terrible." He noted that injured victims had been transported to nearby hospitals, while community members were working to determine the number of missing persons. Dalyop appealed to the government to enhance security in Mangu and other at-risk communities, urging the new police commissioner to swiftly pursue those responsible.

As of this morning, we have confirmed over 20 deaths, while several others sustained serious injuries and some people are still missing.

— Daniel MusaProviding an initial death toll and casualty count from the attack.

The reported attack adds to a disturbing pattern of violence in Plateau State. Recent incidents include the killing of a former councillor in Riyom Local Government Area and an ambush that resulted in the deaths of two security operatives. In response to the ambush, troops arrested 19 individuals for questioning as security operations intensified in the region.

PREMIUM TIMES attempted to obtain confirmation from the Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, Alfred Alabo. However, Mr. Alabo disconnected the call after an initial introduction and did not respond to subsequent calls or messages.

We expected the new commissioner of police in the state to act quickly and go after those responsible.

— John DalyopCalling for government action and improved security in response to the attack.
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