At least 40 people were killed and many others injured in a midnight attack on Zike community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
The attack comes less than two weeks after terrorists killed at least 52 people in the same local government area. Despite repeated promises by the federal government to end the violence and restore peace, killings and reprisals have continued unabated.
A community leader, Wakili Tongwe, told Channels TV that the attackers stormed the village in the early hours of Monday, shooting indiscriminately.
According to Mr. Tongwe, his team of vigilantes and some security personnel were on patrol in another community when the assault began. By the time they returned to repel the attackers, 36 people had already been killed. Four more victims, who sustained severe injuries, later died in the hospital.
Those injured are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command’s spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful. As of the time of filing this report, he had not responded to calls or text messages.
The violence in Plateau State has a long and tragic history, beginning in 1994—the same year as the Rwandan Genocide that killed hundreds of thousands. The situation worsened following the 2001 ethno-religious crisis between Christians and Muslims in the North-Central state.
A timeline documented by PREMIUM TIMES reveals that nearly 5,000 people have been killed in persistent clashes between different ethnic groups in Plateau. The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA) has archived incidents of violence from 1994 to 2021, with more recent data gathered from media reports.
Recent unrests, such as the 2023 conflict in Mangu, were fueled by competition over scarce resources between farming and herding communities. The Mangu violence claimed over 300 lives and was followed by the devastating Christmas Eve attack in neighbouring Barkin Ladi LGA, which left at least 150 people dead.
Revolutionizing Legal Research: "Civil Litigation Serial" and "Encyclopedia of Nigerian Case Law" Now Available
"Civil Litigation Serial" and "Encyclopedia of Nigerian Case Law Principles and Authorities" are must-have resources for legal practitioners, offering comprehensive insights into civil litigation and case law principles. The first volumes are now available for purchase through independent booksellers across Nigeria. Call 07051822705 to get your copies today! ______________________________________________________________________ "Democracy Or Demoncrazy?", "Good Governance" And "Politics And Political Class": Order Prof. Ozekhome's Essential Trilogy Now 
📞 Enquiries: +234 704 044 9375 | +234 814 813 4773 | +234 816 872 3532 📧 Email: educodexl@gmail.com Follow the voice of wisdom. Read Prof. Mike Ozekhome. Be inspired. Be enlightened. Be empowered. ___________________________________________________________________ Grab Your Complete Law Reports Now!!! IP, Company, Evidence & Land Cases - All Volumes With Digital Index!!!
To get a copy kindly Call 07044444777, 07044444999, 08181999888, https://alexandernigeria.com/ ______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
