A family of three has been killed by suspected terrorists at Lighitlubang village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The husband, wife, and their child were attacked by the terrorists while they were asleep on Friday night.

Sunday PUNCH also gathered that another husband and wife were killed by the assailants.

One of the villagers, Moses Bankat, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

He said, ?It happened at about midnight on 31/01/2025. Some suspected Fulani terrorists entered Lighitlubang village in Bungha District of Mangu Local Government and killed a family of five?a man, his wife, and child?along with another man and his wife, all slaughtered.?

It was learnt that the attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing fear and anxiety.

The incident is the latest in a series of attacks blamed on terrorists in the region.

The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred said security agents had been deployed to the affected community to maintain peace and order while an investigation had begun.

?I will get details from the DPO when they return from the bush because they have gone there,? the PPRO said. (Sunday PUNCH: Text, Excluding Headline)

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