Bandits responsible for deaths of 40 in Plateau community

Bandits launched a brutal attack on Zurak village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 40 individuals, including members of the vigilante group.

The harrowing incident took place at approximately 5:00 pm on Monday, catching the unsuspecting residents off guard as they went about their daily routines, as per accounts from locals.

The lack of a reliable communication network in the area hindered the immediate reporting of the attack, leaving the community in a state of shock and vulnerability.

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Sahpi’i Sambo, a prominent youth leader in the region, corroborated the devastating event, revealing that the bandits descended upon the village on motorcycles armed with sophisticated weaponry, unleashing a barrage of gunfire that claimed numerous lives and left many others wounded.

The aftermath saw terrified villagers seeking refuge in nearby communities, with security forces notably absent from the scene even a day after the tragedy, underscoring the severity and urgency of the situation.

Despite the gravity of the situation, official statements from security authorities regarding the attack are still awaited, leaving the affected community grappling with the aftermath of the heinous assault.