At least 24 people were killed when gunmen stormed the Bin-Per community in the Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria, late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed [1, 2]. The attackers went house to house, targeting residents while they slept.
The assailants burned 38 houses and destroyed farmlands, stored grains, and other valuables during the assault. Local resident Mathew Joseph recalled, "We were sleeping when we heard people in our neighborhood screaming. I saw armed men approaching my house before I managed to escape" [1].
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attack and ordered intensified security patrols in the affected area to prevent further violence [1, 2]. The Plateau Police confirmed the attack and said they were actively assessing the situation on the ground [1, 2].
This attack follows a similar incident in June 2026, when gunmen killed at least 20 people in the Kawel community, also located in Plateau State [1, 2].
The number of casualties in the Bin-Per attack varies slightly by source; some report at least 24 killed while Al Jazeera cites at least 25 fatalities [1, 3, 2]. Authorities continue their efforts to provide support and to restore order in the wake of the violence.
