Plateau State Attack Leaves Five Dead Despite Curfew

On Thursday, five individuals were killed in attacks in Plateau State, with four fatalities reported in Sabon-Angwa and one in Rakung. Residents expressed concern that despite prior warnings about potential assaults, no effective preventive measures were taken by security agencies.

The attacks occurred at 7:22 PM, over an hour after a curfew was imposed in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas, which restricts movement from 6 PM to 6 AM. A resident questioned how armed men could attack during curfew hours, noting that security agencies typically enforce the curfew rigorously.

Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, leader of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, confirmed that he had alerted security outfits about the threat posed by gunmen in the area. The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, Alfred Alabo, could not be reached for comments as he did not respond to calls or messages at the time of reporting.