About 14 people have been killed in Bwai and Chisu communities, Mangu local government area of Plateau State in a fresh attack on the communities.
The incident occurred late at night on Tuesday when residents had gone to bed and the attackers swooped on them, burning some in homes as property was set ablaze.
A source told newsmen said, “Some people were killed by Fulani militias at a Community Leader’s house in an attack at Chisu village on Tuesday night at about 11:00 pm.
“The COCIN RCC Church in Bwai which is along the Mangu-Bokkos road was also burned along with houses, vehicles and tricycles.
“People in the Chisu community heard sporadic gunshots and ran to the residence of their community Leader, unfortunately, the house was set on fire, and 11 burnt bodies have been picked up this morning while the search is still ongoing.
“At Bwai, apart from the Church, houses around the market were also burnt and a woman who sleeps in her shop was burnt too. We are not sure if there are others that are yet to be discovered.”
Also reacting, the Interim Management Committee Chairman of Mangu LGA, Markus Artu, newsmen that the incident happened but he has no details yet.
