10 Dead as Bandits Attack Plateau Community

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

No fewer than 10 persons have been reportedly killed and scores of others injured late Sunday evening when suspected bandits attacked Pinau Community of Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred after the villagers had rounded off from their weekly community market and retired to their homes.

A member of the community, Hamman Sale, who confirmed the development to THISDAY, alleged that the suspected bandits were from Zamfara State.

Spokesperson of the state Police Command, Mr. Gabriel Ubah, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, who also confirmed the incident, however said that the Command was yet to get full details on the attack.

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has condemned the attack, describing it as ‘inhuman, senseless and unwarranted’, saying “the attackers must be brought to book.”

In a statement issued yesterday, the Deputy Speaker described the killings as “painful and highly regrettable, especially at a time the people are striving hard to earn their means of livelihood.”

He urged them to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding.

Wase said: “My sympathies are with the families that lost their loved ones in this callous act. These senseless killings are painful and highly condemnable. I pray that the Almighty God accepts the souls of all those that lost their lives in this unfortunate incident.”

The lawmaker also urged the citizens to continue to support measures put in place by the federal and state governments to end the incessant attacks.