Curfew: Violence continues in Plateau, policeman, others killed
Gunmen attacked a busy market in Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing three people and injuring several others. Despite increased military presence in the area, the attackers managed to flee, leaving the community in a state of panic.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and the failure of current military interventions to protect civilians in Nigeria's Plateau State.
Gunmen on Friday night stormed a busy cash-crop market in Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing three persons and injuring many others.
Residents of Mangu said the attack occurred at about 8:30 p.m. when traders and buyers were preparing to close for the day, adding that the incident sent traders and passersby into panic and forced them to flee in different directions.
The President of the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA), Bulus Dabit, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen fled immediately after the attack adding that the victims included both women and men.
Dabit said the identities of the victims were not immediately known, adding that those injured had been referred to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for treatment.
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