Suspected terrorists have gunned down a couple and their kid in Nigeria’s middle belt State of Plateau.
The incident happened on Friday at Lighitlubang village in Mangu Local Government Area of the State.
The family of three was attacked by the terrorists while they were asleep on Friday night.
According to PUNCH, another husband and wife were killed by the assailants bringing the total number of the deceased to five.
“It happened at about midnight on 31/01/2025. Some suspected Fulani terrorists entered Lighitlubang village in Bungha District of Mangu Local Government and killed a family of five—a man, his wife, and child—along with another man and his wife, all slaughtered,” a local, Moses Bankat, told newsmen.
It was learnt that the attack has sparked apprehension and uncertainty in the community, with many residents expressing fear and anxiety.
The incident is the latest in a spates of attacks on the beleaguered State by rampaging armed non-state actors.
The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred said security agents had been deployed to the affected community to maintain peace and order while an investigation had begun.
“I will get details from the DPO when they return from the bush because they have gone there,” the PPRO said.
