Fresh Plateau Attack Leaves Over 20 Dead, Several Injured

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

The attack reportedly occurred between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, leaving residents in fear and uncertainty.

An eyewitness, Daniel Musa, said the attackers, who were heavily armed, moved from house to house and forced their way into homes while residents were asleep.

According to him, the assailants attacked people inside their houses, resulting in more than 20 confirmed deaths as of Tuesday morning.

Musa said several other residents sustained serious injuries, while some people were still unaccounted for following the attack.

Another resident, John Dalyop, confirmed the incident and described the situation as devastating.

He called on the new Commissioner of Police in Plateau State to urgently act against those responsible and ensure that the attackers are brought to justice.

Dalyop also appealed to both the state and Federal Governments to strengthen security around vulnerable communities in Mangu and other parts of Plateau State.

He said residents injured during the attack had been taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, while community leaders and residents were working to identify and locate those still missing.

Security personnel were reportedly deployed to Binper on Tuesday morning to restore calm and prevent further attacks, according to residents.

The latest incident has renewed concerns over the security of communities in parts of Plateau State, particularly areas that remain vulnerable to attacks.

As of the time of filing the report, efforts to obtain an official reaction from the police and other security agencies were unsuccessful.

Authorities are expected to provide further details on the casualties, the security situation and ongoing efforts to identify those responsible for the attack.

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