Ten people have been killed in an attack by bandits in Kulben community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A resident of the community, Moses Fwan, confirmed the attack to The PUNCH on Monday in Jos.
Fwan said the incident happened on Sunday night, adding that the criminals set several houses ablazed before fleeing the community.
“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 property, including houses.
“Presently, our people are mourning the gruesome killing of their kinsmen and arrangement is ongoing to conduct mass burial for the victims,” Punch quoted Fwan as saying.
Chairman of Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) in Kombun District, Dr. Elisha also confirmed the attack, saying, “From the information I got, 10 persons were killed during the invasion.”
When contacted, the spokesman for the Plateau state Police Command, Alfred Alabo, said his office was yet to get a report of the incident .
When also contacted 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, however, promised to investigate the incident and take necessary action to forestall further occurrence.
