Over 20 killed, many injured in fresh Plateau attack

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By Golok Nanmwa

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JOS – More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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The attack, according to residents, occurred between midnight on Monday and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

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An eyewitness, Daniel Musa, who spoke to our correspondent, said the attackers, who were heavily armed, moved from house to house, forcing their way into homes and attacking residents who were asleep.

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He said: “Our village came under attack last night and in the early hours of today, Tuesday, by heavily armed persons.

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“They were moving from house to house, opening the doors of people who were sleeping and slaughtering them.

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“As of this morning, we have confirmed over 20 deaths, while several others sustained serious injuries and some people are still missing.”

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Another resident, John Dalyop, who confirmed the attack, described the situation as terrible.

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“We expected the new Commissioner of Police in the state to act quickly and go after those responsible,” he said.

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Dalyop condemned the attack as barbaric and urged the state and Federal Governments to urgently strengthen security around vulnerable communities in Mangu and other parts of Plateau State.

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He said victims who sustained injuries had been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while community leaders and residents were making efforts to account for those still missing.

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Security operatives were also reportedly deployed to the community on Tuesday morning to restore calm and prevent further attacks, he added.

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Efforts to obtain reactions from security operatives before filing this report were unsuccessful.

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