Breaking: Bandits Kill 10 in Plateau Community, Destroy Houses

Suspected bandits have wreaked havoc on Kulben community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State late Sunday night, killing 10 people and injuring several others.

THE PUBLISHER NIGERIA reports that the gunmen also destroyed several houses before fleeing the community.

A resident of Kulben village, Moses Fwan, said the attack happened at about 10:00 pm. He said the gunmen came to the village and opened fire on people, killing 10 and injuring several others.

Fwan said the gunmen also destroyed several houses before fleeing the community.

According to Fwan, “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 pm on Sunday 10/09/2023 and killed 10 of our people. They also injured many others and destroyed our properties including houses.

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

The Chairman of Mwaghavul Development Association in Kombun District, Dr. Elisha, who also confirmed the attack, said 10 people were killed during the invasion.

The Plateau state Police Command and the Military Special Task Force in charge of maintaining peace in the state have both said they were yet to receive report of the incident, Punch Newspaper reports.