Dozens Killed In Fresh Plateau Attacks

Dozens of people have been reportedly killed in fresh violence in Plateau state after attackers launched an overnight raid on Barkinlad​i​ Local Government Area of the state.

A witnesses, Mrs. Ngovou, who spoke to Premium Times said the attack which occurred on Sunday night, May 3, spanned through Monday.

She said: “As I speak with you, the attackers are still killing people. “Three of my brothers and my kid sister were killed. My mother survived because she was awa​y​. Several of my neighbors were killed.

“Security operatives who came to intervene are compounding the situation. They are not allowing our people leave the villages. Even our neighboring villages that the incident has not affected, no one is allowed to leave.” she added.

Confirming the attack on Barkinlad​i​ Local Government Area, Mr ​Emmanule ​Abuh, the spokesperson for the Plateau state Police Command said the security agencies were trying to bring the situation under control.

Plateau state which is known for experiencing cycles of ethno-religious conflicts is renown for violence clashes.

The killings are blamed on Hausa-Fulani Muslim herdsmen when the victims are Christian Barome farmers and vice versa when the victims are Fulani."