Over 20 murdered as Killers break into houses in Plateau

Over 20 individuals were reportedly killed in the Binper community, located in the Bwai District of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State. The attack occurred less than a week after three people were killed, and tensions between Fulani and Mwaghavul communities were already high after accusations of arson. According to Bulus Dabit, the National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, the attackers broke into the community during the early hours of the morning while residents were asleep.

Daniel Musa, an eyewitness, informed our correspondent that the heavily armed assailants moved from house to house, forcing their way in and attacking the victims while they slept. Dabit stated, "Our village came under attack last night and in the early hours of today, Tuesday. Heavily armed persons were moving from house to house, opening the doors of people who were sleeping and slaughtering them."

As of the morning, over 20 deaths had been confirmed, with several others sustaining serious injuries, and some people remain missing. Security officials have not yet commented on the incident at the time of this report.