A tragic incident occurred in Plateau State, Nigeria, where 12 travelers from the Basawa community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State were killed in a mob attack. The victims were traveling to attend a wedding ceremony in Qua'an Pan LGA when the attack happened.
Details of the Attack
- *Location*: The attack took place in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- *Victims*: 12 travelers were killed, and 11 others sustained injuries.
- *Circumstances*: The group of 31 individuals, including men, women, and children, were traveling in an 18-seater bus reportedly owned by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. They took a wrong route and stopped to ask for directions when they were surrounded and attacked by a mob.
Survivor's Account
A survivor, Ibrahim Umar, recounted the horrific experience, saying, "They started beating and attacking us with dangerous weapons. They killed the driver first, then attacked others, and burned the bus with bodies inside."
Response and Investigation
- *Authorities*: The Chairman of Mangu LGA responded promptly and coordinated with security agencies.
- *Police*: The Plateau State Police Command confirmed awareness of the incident and promised to issue an official statement.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for increased security measures and community dialogue to prevent such incidents in the future [4].
