Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued five residents wounded in a suspected militia attack on Tull village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, but one of the victims later died while receiving medical treatment.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, when suspected armed assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
According to a report shared on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama, troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, deployed at Gyambwas, responded after receiving reports of sporadic gunshots in the village.
The soldiers reportedly arrived at the scene and forced the attackers to retreat. A subsequent search of the area led to the rescue of five residents who had sustained gunshot wounds.
The victims were identified as Fwangshak Gimba, 45; Samson Ibrahim, 33; Omega Elkana, 25; Bamshak Ibrahim, 31; and Paul Markus, 26.
They were evacuated to Nanreth Hospital in Mangu for medical attention. However, Gimba was later confirmed dead, while the condition of the other four victims was not specified in the report.
Following the incident, troops reportedly intensified security operations in Tull village and launched a manhunt for the fleeing attackers.
The latest violence adds to security concerns in Plateau State, where communities have faced repeated attacks, killings and displacement. Such incidents continue to raise concerns about the protection of rural residents and the ability of security agencies to prevent further violence.
Although the attackers were described in the initial report as suspected Fulani militia, their identities and affiliations have not been independently established in the information available. No arrests were reported as of Monday, and further details about the motive for the attack remain unclear.
Residents will be looking to security agencies for sustained operations, the apprehension of those responsible and stronger protection against further attacks.
