At least 24 people were killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack occurred between Monday night and the early hours of Wednesday, with residents reporting that the assailants moved from house to house, attacking people who were asleep. Several homes were reportedly burnt, while farmlands and crops were also destroyed.

The Mwaghavul Youth Movement confirmed the death toll and expressed concern over repeated attacks on vulnerable communities in the area. The group called for stronger security measures to protect residents.

Women from the community also staged a peaceful protest, carrying leaves and demanding urgent government action following the killings. The 24 victims were later given a mass burial, while injured survivors were taken to hospitals for treatment.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, directed security agencies to intensify surveillance and patrols in Mangu and other vulnerable areas of the state.

Meanwhile, United States Congressman Riley Moore urged Washington to retain Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern, citing the killings in Plateau and concerns over attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt.