Soldiers Repel Invasion By Unknown Gunmen In Plateau Communities

By Ayodele Oni

Despite the imposition of curfew in Plateau State, many were reportedly killed when soldiers and some  gunmen clashed in two villages of Mangu Local Government Area.

The clash, which happened on Saturday, occurred as Governor Caleb Mutfwang relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the area.

It was gathered that about 30 gunmen were killed while some soldiers sustained injuries during the clash at Satguru and Tyop villages.

A security source was quoted as saying that  “The incident occurred between 7 to 7:30 am when the gunmen came in their numbers and started attacking some communities along Gindri road. In no time, the soldiers were alerted and immediately responded.

“About 30 of the gunmen were killed while more than 50 of them were arrested with guns and ammunition. Four soldiers were equally injured.”

Another source in the area who also pleaded for anonymity confirmed the incident adding that people were still in fear.

Spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, a multi-security taskforce maintaining peace in the area, stated that more operatives have been put on alert to curtail any further attack.

Governor Mutfwang had said following the improvement of security, the curfew should be relaxed from 8 am to 4 pm.