Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits have set at least 30 houses on fire in several communities in Qua’an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau state, displacing more than 300 people in the process.
The attacks which reportedly occurred in last August 2025, saw 10 communities in Doemak district being affected, leaving many residents homeless as farmlands and property were destroyed on the eve of the harvest season.
The affected villages include Nteng, Doop, Zhep Morop, Gyeergu, Kelaghan, Loon, Kwakii and Gorom.
In a statement on Tuesday, Christopher Manship, Executive Chairman of Qua’an-Pan local government, called for collective action against the violence.
“I urge our traditional rulers, religious leaders and development associations to join hands with us in condemning these attacks and working towards a permanent solution,” the statement reads.
He noted that security operatives have been deployed in the communities, with his administration “working tirelessly to restore peace and normalcy”.
Manship asked security agencies, including vigilante groups, to remain alert and united in restoring calm.
He also visited the affected villages, assuring displaced residents of his administration’s commitment to their safe return.
Cornelius Doeyok, Plateau commissioner for culture and tourism, commended Manship for rallying stakeholders to address the persistent attacks on the state.
