![]() ![]() In light of the alarming situation, the Plateau state government declared a 24-hour curfew in the affected areas, with an aim to restrict movement and ensure the safety of residents. "This is yet another attempt by crises merchants and criminals to return the state to the dark days of pain and agony," the state governor said. No official death figure has been given so far, but local media reported more than 20 people were killed in the attacks. Lalong, who described the attacks as "seriously disturbing," said women and children were among the dead casualties. The overnight attacks, which occurred in the Fungzai and Kubat villages in the Mangu local government area of the state, targeted residents late Monday, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state said in a statement. ABUJA, May 16 (Xinhua) - The government in Nigeria's central Plateau state on Tuesday imposed a 24-hour curfew after gunmen attacks on two neighboring villages claimed dozens of lives. ![]()
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