At least 10 persons were reportedly killed by suspected bandits who attacked Kulben community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night.
According to one Moses Fwan, a resident of the village, the incident which happened on Sunday night also left several houses belonging to villagers destroyed by the bandits before they fled the community.
“Armed Fulani militia group attacked our community in Kulben village within Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, he told Punch.
“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, “From the information I got, 10 persons were killed during the invasion. I’m on my way to the village.”
Security authorities in the state as well as the state government are yet to react or confirm the ugly incident as of the time of filing this report.