Gunmen Attack Plateau Village, Kill 10

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

Gunmen, on Sunday night attacked Kulben community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State killing 10 persons.

A resident of Kulben village, Mr. Moses Fwan, who confirmed the attack yesterday, said that the incident also left several houses belonging to villagers burnt by the assailants before they fled into the nearby hills.

He alleged that, “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 and killed 10 of our people. They also injured many others and destroyed our properties including houses.

“Presently, our people are mourning as plans are ongoing to conduct mass burial for the victims.”

The Chairman of Mwaghavul Development Association in Kombun District, Dr. Elisha Ishaku Shwamut, who also confirmed the attack said: “From the information I got, 10 persons were killed during the invasion. I’m on my way to the village. We have just completed the mass burial for the victims.”

When contacted, the Spokesman for the Plateau sState Police Command, Mr. Alfred Alabo said his office was yet to get a report of the incident.

The media officer for the Military Special Task Force in charge of maintaining peace in the state, Captain Oya James, said he is unaware of the incident.

He promised to investigate the incident and take necessary action to forestall further occurrences.