Six Killed In Another Plateau Attack

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No fewer than six persons, including a woman, have been killed in separate attacks in communities in Bassa and Mangu local government areas of Plateau State.

Sources said 12 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals.Residents said the first attack occurred around Ancha community in Bassa LGA, while the second one occurred in Gyenbwas Rinji community in Langai district of Mangu LGA.

“The herders were grazing when the perpetrators dragged them from the grazing area to Ancha and killed them. We have reported the incident to the police and Operation Safe Haven, “ the chairman said.

In Gyenbwas Rinji, two persons, including a woman, were also killed, and many houses were burnt.

Speaking on the development, Aliyu Adamu, elder brother of one of the deceased, said the attackers stormed the area around 7 am, with the Mwaghavul accused of launching the attack.

“The gunmen arrived in the community in large numbers, shooting sporadically. They killed my brother and one other woman. They burned many houses, “ Adamu said.

How the violence started – Mwaghavul

Reacting to the allegation against their member, the acting Chairman of Mwaghavul Youth Development (MYM), Mangu Halle District, Mr. Mangs Fwangkat Isa, told Daily Trust that the violence in Gyenbwas Kasuwa started after their members were ambushed and killed on Sunday evening. Daily Trust