Plateau: Again, bandits kill six in Wase village, steal foodstuff

At least six people were killed in an attack by bandits in Pinau village of Wase LGA of Plateau State. City & Crime reports that the bandits also stole food items from the area. The spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi-security task force maintaining peace in the state, Major Ishaku Takwa, said troops […]

At least six people were killed in an attack by bandits in Pinau village of Wase LGA of Plateau State.

City & Crime reports that the bandits also stole food items from the area.

The spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi-security task force maintaining peace in the state, Major Ishaku Takwa, said troops had been drafted to the area.

The incident, according to residents, occurred around 3pm as the bandits shot sporadically.

The incident came five days after the community raised alarm over withdrawal of soldiers from the area, a development that forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes to Wase town.

A resident, Garba Kasuwa, said the assailants came in their numbers on motorcycles carrying heavy guns.

He said, “Before the arrival of the bandits, hundreds of residents had fled because of the fear of being attacked, and that is why the casualty figure is not much. The few ones that remained; some were killed. The bandits on their arrival asked people to lock themselves in their rooms.

“They broke our shops and stole foodstuff and other items. They also kidnapped some people. The situation is pathetic.”