Two people were reportedly killed and five injured in attacks on Toul and Halle communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday, November 1.
PUNCH quoted a resident, Gabriel Titus, as saying one person was killed and four injured in Toul, while another person was killed and one injured in Halle.
The newspaper reported that armed attackers entered the communities on Sunday night and opened fire.
Residents seek stronger protection
Titus appealed for increased security surveillance and action against those responsible.
Another resident quoted by PUNCH, Joshua Dawan, expressed concern about recurring attacks and called for better protection.
PUNCH said efforts to obtain a response from security officials were unsuccessful at filing.
The casualty figures remain attributed to residents. IDNN has not independently verified them or obtained an official police or military account. The attackers’ identities and motive remain unestablished.