Three Dead, Homes Razed In Fresh Bandit Attack On Plateau Community

Three people have been confirmed dead, with several others injured and homes destroyed, after gunmen, reportedly Fulani militias, attacked Garga community in Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau State.

The incident happened late Monday, February 16.

Reports indicate that more than 100 heavily armed assailants stormed the community on motorcycles, opening fire indiscriminately. The attack left several people dead and others injured, forcing residents to flee to nearby forests and rocky areas for safety.

The attackers reportedly set homes ablaze and looted food and livestock from the community.

A resident, Salihu Garga, confirmed the attack to DAILY POST, saying that such invasions by bandits have become a recurring problem, leaving the community vulnerable to the terrorists’ attacks.

“The Fulani bandits have found it very easy to attack communities in Kanam especially Garga. It has become a regular pattern because we do not have the security operatives to protect us.

“Yesterday (Monday) evening, the bandits came again and like they do, began shooting at the people, killing three and injuring several others. They also burnt down people’s houses and stole food items and livestock.

“It was only when local vigilantes and hunters from Garga and some neighbouring villages mobilized and went after them that the bandits left. Presently, some people are still missing and we don’t know if they are alive or dead,” Kanam said.

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