22/08/2026
*PRESS STATEMENT*
*BEACON FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE*
*19th August 2026*
*MANGU IS BLEEDING: PLATEAU DESERVES ANSWERS*
The renewed violence in Mangu is a painful reminder that the security situation in parts of Plateau State remains a serious concern.
On the *18th August 2026*, *25 persons were killed in Nbin Per, Mangu LGA*.Names of those killed on the 18/08/2026 at Nbin Per Mangu Local government Area.
1. Yuwana Burrus - 70
2. Sabina Friday - 50
3. Nanchin Sunday - 35
4. Tapret Friday - 8
5. Progress Sunday - 18
6. Chinplang Sunday - 20
7. Nanbam Shadrack - 38
8. Panret Shadrack - 10
9. Kyespan Shadrack - 1
10. Fwangshak Shadrack - 7
11. Nanwal John - 12
12. Kyenpia John - 10
13. Tapshak John - 35
14. Biplang Jonathan - 12
15. Eliza Jonathan - 15
16. Ceto Jonathan - 6
17. Yunana Titus - 42
18. Confidence Titus - 35
19. Nancy Confidence - 30
20. Nanlop Yunana - 32
21. Kesina Titus - 60
22. Gutap Yunana - 6
23. Tapchin Yunana - 9
24. Amha John - 9
Injured receiving treatment at Nanret Hospital Mangu
1. Shadrack Ayuba - 42
2. Kyernan Jonathan - 35
3. Success Confidence - 3
4. Kyenpia Kenneth - 25 Later that same day, *2 young men, Obadiah Alfred 35yrs and Bak'ar Musa 30yrs, were killed in Yilpo Village by soldiers*. Families are grieving. Communities are living with fear.
We acknowledge the steps announced by the Plateau State Commissioner of police, DSS, and security agencies, including intensified surveillance and patrols in vulnerable areas, as well as the deployment of additional police personnels to Mangu.
But as citizens, we must also ask an important and legitimate question:
*Are these measures producing the level of security our communities deserve?*
When public resources are committed to security, the people have a right to know how those resources are being translated into protection on the ground.
*We therefore respectfully call for clear answers on:*
1. What additional measures are being implemented to protect vulnerable communities in Mangu?
2. How are security agencies strengthening intelligence and early-warning systems?
3. What resources and personnel have been deployed to areas facing repeated attacks?
4. What progress is being made in identifying and bringing perpetrators to justice, including the soldiers involved in Yilpo?
5. What long-term measures are being put in place to prevent further attacks and reprisal violence?
These questions are not accusations. They are legitimate questions from citizens whose lives and communities are at stake.
The government has a responsibility to protect its people, and citizens have a responsibility to demand transparency and accountability.
*Mangu is grieving. Plateau is hurting.*
We can not allow every attack to become another statistic, followed by another statement of condemnation.
Our people need *prevention, protection, rapid response, justice, and lasting peace.*
We respectfully call on the government and security agencies to do everything within their power to ensure that the people of Mangu and other vulnerable communities can live without fear.
*PLATEAU FIRST.*
*HUMAN LIFE FIRST.*
*SECURITY FIRST.*
*Signed:*
Comrade Jerry Tongle Datim
*Chairman, Beacon For Human Rights Development Initiative.*
