Residents of Farinkasa and Sabon communities in the Mangu local government area of Plateau state have been thrown into mourning following fresh attacks by gunmen, which left 12 persons dead.
An eyewitness, Mathew Habila, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos, explained that the victims were killed in their houses, adding that the gunmen also set many houses on fire.
Meanwhile, the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has directed the director of press and public affairs, Gyang Bere to declare a 24-hour curfew in the communities, while assuring the people that his government is working tirelessly to restore peace and security in the state.