In Tilengpat village of Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, a tragic incident unfolded as suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack. Reports from the community indicate that during the assault on Thursday night, fourteen women and one man lost their lives, with numerous houses and properties left destroyed.<\/p>\n
While the Transition Committee chairman of Mangu, Marcus Artu, confirmed the incident, the precise death toll remains uncertain as local hunters and vigilante groups continue to search the area for victims.<\/p>\n
Expressing his dismay over the attack, Artu condemned it as a deliberate effort by criminal elements to thwart government initiatives aimed at resettling displaced persons. He emphasized the ongoing efforts to restore peace and security in the affected communities.<\/p>\n
Artu further assured of immediate actions to convene emergency meetings with security agencies and stakeholders to prevent any escalation of violence or reprisal attacks. The community remains on edge as efforts to foster peace and security continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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