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Plateau State: Suspect arrested after deadly Bin-Per community attack
A deadly attack on the Bin-Per community in the Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, has left at least 25 people dead and several others injured. The violence occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with reports indicating that heavily armed attackers moved from house to house, targeting residents while they slept.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited the community on Thursday to condole with bereaved families. He described the massacre as “barbaric, senseless and unacceptable,” stating that the attack was a direct challenge to his administration’s commitment to protecting citizens. Mutfwang vowed that the government would not allow the community to be displaced from its ancestral lands and promised to strengthen security measures.
The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the arrest of a suspected mastermind behind the attack. While investigations continue, security operatives have launched a manhunt for other suspects who fled the scene. In response to the killings, local women staged peaceful protests demanding increased protection and urgent government intervention to prevent further violence in vulnerable settlements.
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Ayodeji Faniyan · Bin-Per · Bin-Per community · Caleb Mutfwang · Mangu Local Government Area · Mwaghavul Youth Movement · Nigerian Army · Operation Rainbow · Plateau State Police Command
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mwaghavul Youth Movement has accused authorities of failing to protect vulnerable communities. chronicle.ng · en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected mastermind of the deadly attack on Bin-Per community. www.ghanamma.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Armed attackers moved from house to house, forcing their way into homes and attacking residents who were asleep. www.epochtimes.it · en.tempo.co · www.ghanamma.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A mass burial was held for the victims of the attack. chronicle.ng · www.ghanamma.com · persecution.org
- [● 6 SOURCES] Governor Caleb Mutfwang vowed to strengthen security arrangements and introduce additional measures to prevent further attacks. persecution.org · gwg.ng · championnews.com.ng · newtelegraphng.com · www.premiumtimesng.com · +1 more
- [DISPUTED] The attack on Bin-Per community reportedly left 25 people dead and four others injured. www.epochtimes.it · en.tempo.co · www.ghanamma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Women from the community staged a peaceful protest demanding urgent government action and stronger security. www.ghanamma.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Security operatives have launched a manhunt for other suspected attackers who fled the scene. www.ghanamma.com