More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, according to residents, occurred between midnight on Monday and the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
An eyewitness, Daniel Musa, said the attackers, who were heavily armed, moved from house to house, forcing their way into homes and attacking residents who were asleep. “As of this morning, we have confirmed over 20 deaths, while several others sustained serious injuries and some people are still missing.”
Another resident, John Dalyop, who confirmed the attack, described the situation as terrible. “We expected the new Commissioner of Police in the state to act quickly and go after those responsible,” he said.
Security operatives were also reportedly deployed to the community on Tuesday morning to restore calm and prevent further attacks, he added.