At least thirteen people were killed on Friday, May 8, and many others sustained varying degrees of injuries when gunmen attacked the Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred around midnight while residents were asleep, according to DailyTrust.
Attack Details
A community member, Mr. Philip Alanga, told journalists on Friday in Jos that the attackers stormed the community and began shooting indiscriminately, causing panic and forcing many residents to flee. “They came into the community and started shooting. They moved from one house to another attacking innocent people,” Alanga said.
Pregnant Women Among Victims
Another resident, Mr. Chigoji Rocku, disclosed that three of those killed during the attack were pregnant women. The Secretary General of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Mr. Danjuma Auta, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos, describing the attack as tragic and condemnable.
Calls for Action
Auta lamented the recurring attacks on communities in Bassa LGA and other parts of the state. He called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward protecting lives and property in rural communities. He urged security operatives to swiftly track down those responsible for the attack and ensure that justice is served to deter further violence in the area.
Meanwhile, Nigerians living in Plateau State have taken to Facebook to call on God and the government for help.
