Gunmen allegedly launched an attack on Ancha village in Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Thursday, killing at least 15 people.
The gunmen attacked the community at about 1:00 a.m. while residents were asleep.
The victims are believed to be members of the Irigwe ethnic group.
Confirming the incident in an interview on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Irigwe ethnic organization, Davidson Malison, said six people were also injured in the attack.
He added that more than 20 houses were burnt; while many vehicles, motorcycles and food crops were also destroyed.
Malison alleged that the attack was carried out by local Fulanis in the area, an allegation that was promptly denied by the latter.
The Chairman of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN) in Plateau State, Garba Muhammed, denied the allegation in a statement.
He said, “We are not aware of the attack but it is not surprising to hear our name mentioned because whenever an attack is launched, our name is often called and that is unfair.
“Remember that on January 2, our members were attacked and killed around Rafin Bauna. We have reported the case to security agencies for investigation.”
