Gunmen kill 13 people and wound dozens in a new attack on the Plateau

Tragedy has struck again in Plateau State as suspected gunmen have reportedly killed no fewer than 13 people in a fresh attack on Ngbra Zongo community, Kwall District, Bassa Local Government Area.

The accident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, threw the community into panic, leaving several residents with varying degrees of injuries.

One resident, Philip Alanga, told journalists in Jos that the attackers invaded the community around midnight, opening fire indiscriminately before attacking residents with machetes and other dangerous weapons.

According to him, the attackers moved from house to house, targeting innocent residents and leaving a trail of death and destruction.

“They entered the community around midnight and started shooting and killing people. They moved from one house to another, attacking innocent people,” Alanga said.

He explained that many residents fled into nearby bushes to escape the violence, while many others were injured and in urgent need of medical attention.

Confirming the incident, Irigwe Development Association (IDA) General Secretary, Danjuma Auta, described the attack as barbaric, tragic and condemnable.

Auta lamented recurring attacks on communities in Bassa Local Government Area and other parts of Plateau State, calling on security agencies to strengthen surveillance and provide adequate protection to vulnerable rural communities.

He urged security agents to quickly arrest those responsible for the killings and ensure that they are brought to justice to prevent further bloodshed in the area.

Attempts to get a response from the police were unsuccessful, as at the time of writing he was unable to be telephoned

-Attack on Nding Susut community-

Attackers attacked the Nding Susut community in Fan district of Barkin Ladi local government area on Tuesday, leaving five people dead and three others injured, according to police authorities.

Residents said the attackers stormed into the community around 8pm and opened fire on people who were sitting outside their homes.

Community member Weng Christopher told Channels Television that the gunmen attacked members of a family sitting in their compound, sparking panic in the area.

According to him, one of the victims initially ran away, but was later chased and killed by the attackers.

“This is becoming too frequent. People live in constant fear. We can no longer sleep peacefully because these attacks keep happening,” Christopher said.

Reacting to the incident, Berom Youth Moulders’ publicity secretary, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings and described the persistent attacks as disturbing.

“The gunmen arrived around 8pm and attacked members of a family who were sitting outside. One person ran away but was later tracked down and killed,” Tengwong said.

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