“Terror Strikes in Plateau: Village in Mourning After Brutal Attack Claims Five Lives”

A wave of shock and grief has engulfed Lighitlubang village in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, following a brutal attack on the night of January 31, 2025. Suspected terrorists stormed the village, killing five people, including a man, his wife, and their child, as well as another couple. Eyewitness Moses Bankat recounted the horrific scene, revealing that the victims were slaughtered while asleep, leaving the community in a state of fear and uncertainty.

The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the attack, with spokesperson DSP Alabo Alfred stating that security forces have been dispatched to the area in a bid to restore order and ensure the safety of the residents. An investigation into the attack is currently underway, as authorities seek to uncover those responsible for this heinous act.

The assault has left the village shaken, with many residents voicing concerns over the safety of their families and homes. The growing insecurity in the region has sparked widespread anxiety, and local authorities are working to address the escalating situation in hopes of restoring peace to the community.