Unknown gunmen Tuesday morning invaded Kubat community in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, killing several villagers.
A source from the comunity said that several persons were killed when the gunmen stormed the community at about the early hours of the morning and opened fire on the people, a situation that caused pandemonium.
He further added that several other persons sustained various degrees of injuries.
Meanwhile, Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, who confirmed the attack and killings in a statement signed by the director of press and public affairs in his office, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, said he woke up Tuesday morning to the distressing news of an overnight attack on Kubat village in Mangu Local Government where some persons including women and children were reportedly killed.
According to the statement, Lalong was disturbed about the sad development and has immediately directed security forces to pursue the attackers and ensure they are arrested.
Lalong described the attack as yet another attempt by crisis merchants and criminals to return the State to the dark days of pain and agony, vowing that the Government will stop at nothing to ensure that those behind the scheme were dealt with mercilessly.
While condemning the act, the governor commiserated with the victims and assured that the murderers will not be allowed to go unpunished as this is an act that can neither be tolerated or excused no matter the motivation.
The governor has equally directed the State Emergency Management Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian need so as to bring succour to the affected while thorough investigation is being carried out, the statement added.
