“Prayer for Plateau”: 12 Die in Fresh Attack as Governor Imposes Curfew
- Residents of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State have been placed on a mandatory curfew
- The curfew was imposed due to a tragic attack by suspected terrorists who killed people and burnt down houses
- Twelve persons were reported to have died due to the attack as properties were also vandalised
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Plateau, Jos - Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) following a tragic attack by suspected terrorists in some communities.
As reported by Vanguard, it was gathered that at least 12 persons were killed in the gruesome attack that the suspected terrorist launched on Sunday night, July 9.
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In a statement, the Plateau State Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, confirmed the 24-hour curfew imposed by the governor, noting that it was for consultation and re-strategising with the state's security council to curb insecurity.
The curfew also means there will be a compulsory sit-at-home and restriction of movement until further notice and security agencies in the state have been tasked to ensure compliance, Channels TV online reported.
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Resident gives account of terrorist attack
Giving an account of the gruesome attack, a resident of one of the affected communities, Mathew Habila, said the victims were attacked late-night in their houses.
He narrated that many houses were set ablaze in the attack, leaving the two communities deserted.
He said:
“We have our people killed again in another attack last night. This time, 12 people were killed with several others injured, and many houses were burnt by Fulani militia at Farinkasa Kerana and Sabon Gari communities in Mangu districts of Mangu council.”
The governor assured citizens of the security of lives and properties and restored peace and security in the state.
Gunmen attack 4 Communities in Plateau State, kill pastor, 20 others
Earlier in June, gunmen attacked four communities, killing 21 people in two local government areas of Plateau state.
A clergyman, Rev Nicodemus Kim, and 20 others were killed in Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas.
The gunmen, who attacked on Sunday, June 11, also left many injured and displaced.
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