By James Moses (9News Nigeria Jos)
Many are believed to have been killed, houses, a Church and Mosque burnt down in Sabon-Gari area of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State during a fresh attack by gunmen.
An eye witness, Manji Wusi who is a member of the affected commuinity, told newsmen that the number of casualties cannot be determined for now.
“I cannot give you the exact number of people killed but many were killed. More than 15 Houses were burnt as well as several shops destroyed”, he said.
Meanwhile, the Police spokesperson, DSP Alfred Alabo, who spoke to newsmen, called for calm, saying the Police are on top of the situation.
Similarly, the Media Officer of the Special Task Force (STF) in charge of Plateau, Bauchi and some part of Southern Kaduna, Operation Save Haven (OPSH) Captain James Oya also confirmed the attack but declined to give casualties figures.
The stated that troops of OPSH had been deployed to affected area with a view to bringing the situation under control, adding that normalcy had returned to the affected area.
Earlier, Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang had declared a 24- hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect following deteriorating security situation in the area.
In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, said Mutfwang took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies.
He stated that only persons on essential duties are allow to move within the local government area until further notice.
The statement urged all citizens, especially residents of Mangu Local government area, to comply with the directive and assist the the security personnel by providing reliable information to restore peace and order in the area.
He lamented that some people are still determined to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, despite the efforts of government to end the activities of terrorists elements.
Governor Mutfwang also expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured, and assured them that the government will not relent in ensuring lasting peace in the state.
He promised that the curfew will be reviewed as soon as the security situations improves.
– 9News Nigeria.
