Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - At least five residents and a soldier were k!lled in an attack by suspected bandits in Zurak community, Bashar district in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Residents said three soldiers are currently missing
following a gun battle with the attackers.
The soldiers were reportedly deployed to provide security in
the area amid persistent banditry and kidnapping.
According to Daily Trust, the assailants had earlier burnt
down several houses in Sabon Gari community, also in Bashar district, before
proceeding to Zurak.
Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, confirmed the two
attacks to Daily Trust on Tuesday, adding that the body of the slain soldier
was moved to Jos on Tuesday morning.
Jibrin Isa, a resident of Zak community, also confirmed the
incident, saying the bandits stormed the two communities in large numbers,
making it difficult for the security personnel stationed in the area to repel
them.
“The incident happened around 3pm, and the assailants first
attacked the military checkpoint in Sabon Gari before moving to the commercial
area of the community, where they looted almost all the shops and carted away
food items and other valuables,” he said.
Explaining further, Jibrin said, “After attacking Sabon
Gari, the bandits later moved to Zurak, where they also attacked the military
checkpoint. During the attack in Zurak, they killed five residents and one
soldier. Three soldiers are still missing."
Jibrin described the attack as devastating, revealing that
Zurak community has been deserted, as residents have fled to neighbouring
villages for fear of further attacks.
Communities in Wase Local Government Area have suffered
years of banditry and kidnapping, resulting in several d3aths.
On December 21, 2025, about 28 travellers from Zak community
were abducted while travelling to attend Maulud in Sabon Layi community, Bashar
district.
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