Survivors recount ordeal in Mangu attack

Survivors of the devastating attacks that claimed numerous lives in Plateau State have shared their experiences with newsmen.

The ethno-religious crisis in Mangu Local Government Area, which led to substantial property losses, unfolded on Tuesday, and persisted through Wednesday, with reports highlighting an alarming escalation in the death toll.

As the community grapples with the aftermath, survivors gave firsthand accounts and shed light on the impact of the tragic events.

The police on Thursday said they have arrested nine persons in connection with the crisis, adding that more personnel will be deployed as part of a special intervention to restore and maintain law and order.

Babangida Musa, “We were sitting in our community on Thursday morning when we started hearing gunshots. The gunmen were approaching our community, and eventually, a bullet hit my hand, causing blood to start flowing. It was a very terrible experience.”

Amina Abdullahi, said, “We don’t know what we have done to the attackers. What have we done to deserve what we are witnessing today in Mangu? What is our offence? They killed my son for no reason, made his wife to become a widow and his children to become fatherless.”

Summaya Musa, said “We were in the village before this incident, but our houses were burnt. We later fled to Mangu town. Now, the only room we were managing has also been burnt. We are calling on the federal to deploy more security personnel to save our lives.”