Tragedy has struck again in Plateau State. Over 20 people were reportedly killed in Binper community, Bwai District of Mangu Local Government Area, when attackers broke into houses and opened fire. This latest assault comes less than a week after three persons were killed in the same area, raising fresh concerns about the escalating violence in the region.
The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) confirmed the incident, with Bulus Dabit among those providing details. The community is now mourning, and residents are living in fear as the attacks show no sign of stopping.
Why this matters
This attack is part of a worrying pattern of violence in Plateau State, which has seen repeated clashes and killings. The federal government has urged residents to reject ethnic profiling, as seen in [Shettima's appeal to Plateau residents](https://nigerianbrunch.com/article/shettima-urges-plateau-residents-to-reject-ethnic-profiling). Yet, the bloodshed continues, and communities like Binper are bearing the brunt. The government must act decisively to protect lives and bring the perpetrators to justice, or the cycle of violence will only deepen.