Six Killed in Renewed Night Attacks as Security Forces Launch Search Operations

At least six people have been killed in fresh attacks in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, amid a renewed wave of violence affecting several communities in the area.

Security sources said troops under Operation Enduring Peace were deployed late Saturday following reports of gunfire in Gwamajang village.

On arrival, security personnel found that armed assailants had opened fire on women processing harvested groundnuts, killing six persons and injuring several others. The wounded were evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

In a separate incident shortly after, troops responded to another distress call from Tukur village in the Kinat area, where three additional residents were reportedly killed before the attackers fled the scene.

Security forces have since established blocking positions in surrounding communities and launched operations to track down those responsible.

Earlier in the day, there were also reports of tensions linked to attacks on livestock in Kikyua 2 community, where cattle were killed and a resident sustained gunshot injuries in a suspected militia attack.

Authorities say the pattern of violence reflects ongoing retaliatory clashes in parts of Mangu, raising concerns over possible escalation if urgent security measures are not strengthened.

Benita Ibrahim