Gunmen attacked some communities in Plateau State on Saturday.
According to residents, seven persons were killed and over 250 houses in some communities in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area were razed by the gunmen.
In a statement on Sunday by the Iregwe Development Association (IDA) and signed by it’s National Publicity Secretary, Davidson Malison, the attackers were said to have also injured many others and destroyed over 40 farmlands in the area.
Malison said the injured were currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The statement read, “The attack, which lasted for over four hours unhindered, left over 250 houses razed down in Zanwra, Nche-Tahu, Rikwe-Rishe A and B, Ri-Dogo, Nchu-Nzhwa all in Jebbu-Miango communities of Miango chiefdom.
“Seven people were killed, while several others were injured and are receiving treatment at undisclosed hospitals.
“Over 40 farmlands with a variety of crops were completely destroyed and several household items and domestic animals were carted away.”
Malison, who described the situation as “unfortunate”, urged the government and security agencies to intensify effort towards securing the lives and property of the people.
Also confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Plateau police command, Ubah Ogaba, said the command had since deployed its personnel to the area to ensure law and order.
Ogaba said, “The police is on top of the situation; more personnel have been deployed to the area. Investigation is also ongoing to bring the perpetrators to book.”
