Despite a 24-hour curfew in Mangu community of plateau community, terrorists attacked Kwahaslalek village, killing over 30 people, mostly women and children.
The victims sought refuge in a community leader’s house during earlier unrest in Mangu town, where they were targeted and slaughtered by the attackers. The village, near the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp, witnessed the destruction of several houses.
A resident, Mr. Hosea Ibrahim, explained that the disturbances in Mangu town on Wednesday were a diversion to draw attention away from the villages.
This was the second attack on Kwahaslalek in recent days, with gunmen striking around 12:30 am, leaving over 25 people dead.
Joseph Gwankat, Chairman of Mwaghavul Development Association, expressed horror over the killings, emphasizing the lack of security presence to defend the villagers.
He criticized the constant attacks on villages without effective measures to stop the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, communities in Mangu Halle district and along the borders of Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, such as Mairana and Kinat, have been abandoned.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alfred Alabo, mentioned that he had not received a report on the incident and promised to investigate.
The 24-hour curfew imposed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang aimed to prevent further unrest but couldn’t prevent the tragic events in Kwahaslalek.