Photos Of 36 Victims Killed By Bandits As They Slept In Plateau Community

 The massacre reportedly occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 25, while women, children and the aged were sleeping.

The victims

Bandits invaded Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing about 36 persons.

The massacre reportedly occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 25, while women, children and the aged were sleeping.

The attackers also burnt houses with food items.

Shocking footage of the aftermath of the attack has been shared on Facebook.

David Zaion, a member of the community, who confirmed the attack, said the bandits invaded the community and started killing.

‘We have recovered 36 corpses of people who were killed by the Fulani, most of the corpses were burnt beyond recognition,’ he said.