- Fresh Attack in Plateau Leaves 20 Dead, Communities Cry for Help
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- COPDEM says it’s a campaign aimed at displacing indigenous populations
At least 20 people lost their lives on Monday night during an attack by gunmen in Bindi village, located in Ta Hoss District of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the assault also left several others injured, is the latest in a string of violent incidents affecting rural communities across the state.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers invaded the village while residents were asleep, carrying out a coordinated house to house attack.
Women, children, and elderly individuals were among those killed, as many could not escape the violence in time. Survivors described the assailants as being heavily armed.
Senator Pam Dachungyang, who represents Plateau North, strongly condemned the killings and described the situation as resembling a state of war.
In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media, Eric Dung, the Senator said the ongoing attacks — including earlier ones in Jol and Rim villages — indicate a deliberate attempt to terrorize and displace farming communities.
“This cycle of daily, unprovoked attacks is an indictment on all of us. The situation in Bindi (Jebu) last night is beyond tragic and stands to be condemned by all. These are people whose primary occupation is farming, and the continued violence is not only destroying lives but also threatening food security and livelihoods,” Senator Dachungyang said.
In response to the killings, the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), Riyom Chapter, released a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Gideon Manjal, and Publicity Secretary, Gadu Dong. The group condemned the attack, describing it as part of a wider campaign aimed at displacing indigenous populations and taking over their ancestral lands.
“This assault occurred despite the visible presence of security forces in and around the area, including armored military assets. The identities and hideouts of these attackers are known to authorities, yet no meaningful action has been taken to dismantle them,” the group stated.
COPDEM also accused both state and federal authorities of negligence, emphasizing that repeated attacks on communities such as Ta Hoss, Jol, Rim, and Bachi have taken place without sufficient protection or accountability.
The group appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang to authorize a full scale military operation to eliminate terrorist elements operating in parts of Plateau State.
Additionally, it urged the government to deliver immediate humanitarian assistance, trauma counseling, and reconstruction support to the affected communities.
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