13 Killed As Terrorists Launch Fresh Midnight Attack In Plateau

13 Killed As Terrorists Launch Fresh Midnight Attack In Plateau

Residents of Plateau State have again been thrown into mourning after suspected terrorists launched a deadly midnight attack on Ngbra Zongo hamlet in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.

The attack reportedly occurred around 12 a.m. on Friday when heavily armed assailants stormed the community, shooting sporadically and attacking residents with machetes and other dangerous weapons.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers moved from house to house during the invasion, forcing terrified villagers to flee into nearby bushes to avoid being killed.

A resident of the community, Philip Alanga, described the attack as terrifying and brutal.

“They came into the community around midnight and started shooting and hacking people to death.

“They moved from one house to another, attacking innocent people,” he said.

According to local sources, several residents sustained varying degrees of injuries during the assault, while homes and properties were also affected as panic spread across the area.

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Another resident, Chigoji Rocku, disclosed that three pregnant women were among those killed during the attack, worsening the grief and outrage among community members.

The Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Danjuma Auta, confirmed the killings and condemned the repeated attacks on communities in Bassa Local Government Area and other parts of Plateau State.

Auta described the incident as unfortunate and barbaric, calling on security agencies to urgently strengthen surveillance and improve protection for vulnerable rural communities.

He also urged security operatives to identify those behind the killings and ensure justice is served to prevent further violence in the state.

The latest attack adds to the growing insecurity in Plateau State, where communities in Bassa, Bokkos, Riyom and Barkin Ladi local government areas have suffered repeated deadly attacks in recent months.

In April, gunmen reportedly attacked Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area, killing eight people, including members of the same family, while several others sustained injuries.

The recurring attacks have continued to raise concerns among residents and community leaders over what they describe as inadequate security presence in rural communities across the state.

As of the time of filing this report, the spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, had yet to officially comment on the latest attack despite repeated efforts to reach him.

Residents are now appealing to the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent action to stop the wave of killings and restore peace in affected communities across Plateau State.

13 Killed As Terrorists Launch Fresh Midnight Attack In Plateau