10 killed as suspected Fulani Bandits invaded Plateau community

GUNMEN have killed ten people in a fresh attack on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau state.

The attack, which occurred in the Kulben community of the state on Sunday, September 10, left many other residents of the city injured.

“Armed Fulani militia group attacked our community in Kulben village within Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The gunmen came to the village at about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, and killed 10 of our people. They also injured many others and destroyed our properties, including houses.

“Currently, our people are mourning the gruesome killing of their kinsmen, and arrangement is ongoing to conduct mass burial for the victims,” the resident Moses Fwan said.

The ICIR contacted the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Alfred Alabo to confirm the incident.

Alabo said he was at a meeting at the time of the call and did not confirm the incident.

While Plateau state was always confronted with terrorism during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the state’s former Governor Simon Lalong, Mangu has witnessed a rising spate of banditry and terrorism since the inauguration of the incumbent President Bola Tinubu in May.