Two killed, five injured in Plateau attacks

Author: Golok NanmwaPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Two killed, five injured in Plateau attacks

Two people were killed and five injured in separate attacks on Toul and Halle communities in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Gunmen opened fire on residents at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Mangu resident Gabriel Titus said the attack in Toul killed one person and injured four, while one person was killed and another injured in Halle. The attacks occurred despite a state-imposed curfew, and Titus urged security forces to increase surveillance and protect residents.

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