The Plateau State Police Command has stated that gunmen killed 10 individuals, burned down 10 houses, and wounded two others during the attack that occurred on January 24 in the Kwahaslalek Community of Mangu Local Government Area.
DSP Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, revealed these details while speaking to journalists on Thursday in Jos. Alabo further elaborated that one vehicle and various properties worth millions were also destroyed in the attack.
”So far, over 10 corpses have been recovered from various locations in Mangu, two injured persons currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
”One car and 10 houses were burnt down,” he said.
However, the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), a socio-cultural group, has claimed that the death toll from the attack is higher, alleging that 30 individuals lost their lives. Joseph Gwankat, the National President of MDA, stated that the majority of those killed were women and children.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State strongly condemned the killings and urged security agencies to take proactive measures to protect the lives and property of the citizens. While appealing for calm, Governor Mutfwang called on the populace to obey the law and assist security agencies in effectively carrying out their responsibilities.
Furthermore, he warned that his administration would not tolerate any further breakdown of law and order in any part of the state.
