Collapse Of Peace Pact Sparks Fresh Killings In Plateau Village

Yakubu Busari

The collapse of peace pact   reached between the Irigwe and herders’ conflict has led to the fresh resumption of killing in Miango settlement of Bassa Local Government Council of Plateau its state.

It was dark   moment for the people of kwall district, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The community has witnessed yet another attacked by Fulani Marauders who carried out their onslaught act without hindrance from the various relevant security agencies who were saddled with the responsibilities of protecting lives and properties of the citizenry.

The attack, which took place at La’ake Village of Kwall District, Rigwe Chiefdom last night at about 1:05am.

An inventory of deaths and losses during the free day attacked includes;

Two (2) deaths and the victims were

Joshau Wanga – 42 years and Ngweda Mali – 76 yrs.

Ninety (90)Households were said ablaze by the Fulani Militias, Four (4) Motorcycles burnt.

Ten (10) Water Pump Machines burnt, Nine (9) Powered Generators burnt, Three (3) motorcycles were carted away and one person sustained gunshots injury and currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

According to eyewitness, who said the attackers invaded the community around 1:05 am and lasted for over two hours without response by security operatives, even though calls were placed across to them.

The Public Relations officer of Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Davidson Malison, while narrating their ordeal said, “There is an agenda of ethnic cleansing on Rigwe people, and it will not triumph.”

“The land has suffered a lot and the damages are becoming unbearable”

“This is the third day Rigwe nation has consecutively been attacked with less efforts to curb it by those saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and properties of the citizens”. He added.