Fresh Religious Crisis In Plateau, Many Injured, Houses Burnt Many people have been reportedly injured and houses burnt in a disagreement between traditional worshippers and Muslim youths in Shimankar community, Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Religious and business centres were set ablaze.
Sources from the community stated the assault, which commenced on Sunday night, endured into Monday morning, as the arrival of police officers and soldiers in the community failed to prevent it from intensifying.
The sources disclosed the incident started when traditional worshippers were passing through and a disagreement ensued between them and a few Muslim youths, leading to clash.
Residents containing women and children were seen fleeing for their lives, while business activities were shut down.
As of the time of filing this reveal, DSP Alabo Alfred, spokesperson of the state police command, had albeit to respond to inquiries about the development.
However, Major Samson Zhakom, spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a multi-security task magnitude maintaining peace in Plateau, promised to communicate with the relevant authorities on the matter.
Residents reported the skirmish was ongoing and summoned for the deployment of security forces in the area.
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Published 3/17/2025