Terrorists killed three people in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government.
On Tuesday night, terrorists laid an ambush and killed three Mwaghavul vigilantes along the Kyikyau–Gyambwas boundary in Mangu Halle District, within the Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM), the assault took place at roughly 9:39 p.m., amid the dusk-to-dawn curfew that the Plateau State Government has imposed in certain parts of the state.
The deceased were named as Samson Dachet, 45; Gambo Fwangyil, 50; and Zughumnan Bamaiyi, 35.
In a statement signed on behalf of the movement’s president, Comr. Kyesmang Jonathan Yusuf, by its director of public affairs, Tubwot Joël Sunday, the MYM denounced the attack and urged an immediate review of the curfew measures in Mangu.
The group stated that the three victims were among the residents standing guard over their community when the ambush occurred.
“The Mwaghavul Youth Movement is deeply disturbed that this deadly attack occurred during the period of the newly imposed 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, a measure introduced by the Plateau State Government with the stated objective of protecting lives and enabling security agencies to stabilize affected communities,” the statement said.
The movement questioned the effectiveness of the curfew if terrorists could still move and attack communities during the restricted hours.
“If law-abiding citizens are confined to their homes from 6:00 p.m., while armed Fulani criminals continue to move, attack, and kill with impunity during the same period, who is the curfew ultimately protecting?” it asked.
The MYM voiced worry that the current enforcement of the curfew might place vulnerable communities at a disadvantage, especially those depending on organized vigilance to safeguard their homes, farms, and families. ↻
“We call on the Government to note that criminals do not obey curfews and only law-abiding citizens do,” the group said.
As a result, it urged the Plateau State Government and security agencies to promptly reassess the curfew in Mangu, especially how it affects communities that face attacks after dark.
The movement made clear it was not asking for security measures to be dropped but insisted they be reviewed and reinforced so that vulnerable communities would not be left without protection.
“If the curfew is to remain in force, security agencies must ensure that affected communities receive adequate protection during the restricted hours, including effective patrols, rapid-response capacity, intelligence-driven operations, and appropriate engagement with recognized community vigilance structures,” the statement added.
