Gunmen Kill 11 in Plateau State Attack, Including Pregnant Women

On [date not specified], gunmen attacked the Ngbra Zongo community in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including three pregnant women. The assault began around midnight, with gunmen reportedly invading homes and shooting residents.

Victims included community leader Rikw Danjuma, aged 60, and several others ranging from 3 to 37 years old. Survivors suffered gunshot wounds and machete cuts.

Philip Alanga, a community member, described the chaos as families fled into nearby bushes to escape the violence. Danjuma Auta, Secretary General of the Irigw Development Association, condemned the attack and called for increased security efforts to protect vulnerable rural populations.

Joshua Riti, the Executive Chairman of Bassa LGA, expressed deep concern over the resurgence of violence and urged the Plateau State government to strengthen security measures, especially with the farming season approaching. Ezekiel Bini, representing the youth association, also condemned the attack and called for urgent security operations to prevent further bloodshed.