Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - At least 23 people, including women and children, have been k!lled in Binper community, Bwai District in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August
18, 2026 when suspected Fulani militias reportedly infiltrated Bin-Per from the
neighbouring Bokkos axis through an isolated route and launched an attack on
the predominantly farming community.
According to the National President of the Mwaghavul
Development Association (MDA), Bulus Dabit, the attackers invaded the community
around midnight while victims were asleep.
An eyewitness, Daniel Musa, told Daily Trust that the
heavily armed attackers moved from house to house, forcing their way in and
attacking residents in their sleep.
“Our village came under attack last night and in the early
hours of today, Tuesday. Heavily armed persons were moving from house to house,
opening the doors of people who were sleeping and slaughtering them,” he
said.
“As of this morning, we have confirmed over 20 d3aths, while
several others sustained serious injuries and some people are still missing, “
he added.
Security officials had not commented on the incident as of
the time of filing this report.
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