Gunmen have been reported to have gunned down several persons and burnt several houses in some parts of Miango chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau. The attackers were said to have raided the communities, although, as at the time of reporting, the number of casualties is yet to be ascertained. According to a statement issued by Plateau command Public Relations Officer, Gabriel Ubah, he said the command received a report of a conflict between gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia and youths from the Irigwe community that involved several lives and properties. He added that the police has begun a full investigation into the matter.
The National Publicity Secretary of Iregwe Development Association (IDA), Mr Davidson Malison while narrating the incident noted that the attackers injured several persons and destroyed over 40 farmlands in the area.
“The attack, which lasted for over four hours unhindered, leftover 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 persons 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 said.