Chaos unfolded in Gyenbwas, a village in Langai district of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, where 96 houses were set ablaze in a violent overnight attack that left three people dead and scores displaced.

According to residents, the assailants looted food items, livestock, mattresses, and valuables before setting homes and properties on fire.

Traditional ruler Alhaji Yakubu Umar confirmed the destruction, stating that one more body was discovered on Tuesday following the deaths of two people the previous day.

The village, once known for its peaceful nature, now lies in ruins, with families left homeless and traumatized. Umar expressed deep shock, noting that the attackers also destroyed farming tools, clothing, and food supplies worth millions of naira.

Locals have accused members of the Berom ethnic group of masterminding the attack, but the Berom Youth Moulders Association has denied any involvement. Dalyop Solomon, president of the group, claimed that three Berom farmers were attacked in the area and are currently receiving medical attention. He maintained that his people were acting in self-defense and dismissed the accusations as a cover-up by Fulani groups trying to justify violence.

As accusations and counter-claims fuel further division, the community has appealed to both the Plateau State government and Mangu LGA for a thorough investigation and immediate support for those who lost everything. For the residents of Gyenbwas, the smoke has cleared—but the wounds remain open.

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Three children were rescued when a fire gutted a storey building on Obi Onuorah Crescent, behind Okowe Plaza in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

During a visit to the scene on Friday, it was observed that the roof and two apartments were completely destroyed, resulting in property damage worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire was yet to be determined at the time of reporting.

A widow and mother of four, Mrs. Gloria Sado, who was seen weeping, appealed to Nigerians for assistance. She recounted, “I came back Thursday night around 9 pm and saw our house on fire. My three children were inside, while one was with me at the market. It took a lot of effort to rescue my children. I don’t know the cause of the fire.”

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Mrs. Sado also expressed frustration with the fire services, stating, “All three fire services that came did not have water to quench the fire. Our property was burnt to ashes.”

Her neighbor, Simon Amalimen, a father of two, shared his experience: “I was in my apartment when I heard shouts of ‘fire, fire.’ I rushed out and saw the fire coming from my neighbor’s apartment. Knowing that the three children were inside sleeping, we immediately went in to rescue them, but the fire had already spread to my apartment. My wife and two children were also rescued. I escaped with only the boxers I was wearing.”

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Amalimen added that before the third fire service arrived, both apartments and their contents were destroyed. The victims are currently homeless, with sympathizers purchasing clothes for them.

An official of the state fire service, who requested anonymity, confirmed the incident.

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