Over 300 Displaced, 30 Houses Razed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Communities

Gunmen have forced more than 300 people from their homes and burned down over 30 houses in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack happened in late August across 10 villages in Doemak district, destroying farmlands and properties just as residents were preparing for harvest.

The affected communities include Nteng, Doop, Zhep Morop, Gyeergu, Kelaghan, Loon, Kwakii, and Gorom.

In a statement on Tuesday, the council chairman, Christopher Manship, condemned the attacks and called for a united response.

He urged community leaders, religious figures, and local associations to work together in finding a lasting solution.

“I urge our traditional rulers, religious leaders and development associations to join hands with us in condemning these attacks and working towards a permanent solution,” the statement reads.

Manship said security personnel had been deployed to the troubled areas, adding that his administration is making efforts to restore peace.

He also appealed to security agencies and local vigilantes to stay vigilant and coordinated in protecting the people.

During a visit to the affected villages, Manship assured displaced residents that his administration is committed to ensuring their safe return home.

Meanwhile, Cornelius Doeyok, Plateau State’s commissioner for culture and tourism, commended Manship for mobilizing community stakeholders to tackle the recurring violence in the state.

KanyiDaily recalls that Gunmen recently attacked Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing five people, including police officer Adejumo Wasiu.