Four Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Invade Plateau Communities

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed four persons and burnt several houses during an attack on some communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

It was learnt that the attackers invaded the communities on Saturday night while the people were sleeping, injuring several people during the attack.

In an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday in Jos, National President of Irigwe Development Association, Ezekiel Bini, said the attackers burnt houses from Zamuna village to Jebbu Miango.

“Fulani herdsmen have again attacked our people last night. This particular attack is more devastating.

“Houses from Zamuna Village and those close to Jebbu Miango have been burnt by the attackers.

“They further destroyed our farms by mowing the crops and setting several houses on fire. Four people have been confirmed killed and many seriously injured,” Bini said.