Women protest killings, as 24 victims get mass burial in Plateau

Women from the Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest over the killing of 24 persons in the community by gunmen. The women, who came out in large numbers, held leaves as they marched and lamented the gruesome killings, calling for urgent government action to protect their lives and communities. The protest followed the overnight attack on the community during which armed men reportedly invaded homes and killed residents. One of the protesters, Mrs Ladi Joshua, lamented the killings, saying the women were devastated by the loss of their husbands, children, relatives and other members of the community. With leaves held above their heads, the women expressed grief over the latest bloodshed and demanded an end to the recurring attacks on their community and the state in general.