More than 20 people, including women and children, are feared dead following an attack on Amper community in the BWI district of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, according to Channels Television, and is the third attack reported in Mangu within a week.
Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the incident and said the initial casualty figure received by the command was 18.
He added that the number was believed to have risen above 20 as more information emerged from the affected community.
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, Faniyan Ayodeji, and his team were reportedly heading to the scene to assess the situation.
Local sources said several residents were still missing following the attack.
The latest violence has heightened concerns among residents, who are calling on the government to strengthen security and prevent further attacks on communities in the area.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as security personnel assess the scene and establish the full extent of the casualties.
