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Leave within five days or risk war – Gunmen order Plateau residents

Embattled residents of Sabon Zama, Gindin Dutse, Anguwan Tsohon Soldier, Anguwan Yuhana and Anguwan Mangu villages in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State have been issued a quit notice by bandits.

Residents revealed that masked gunmen invaded the communities and gave them five days to leave or risk a war.

Confirming the reports, Ubale Pinau, a resident of Pinau, a village 11km away from Wase, told Daily Trust on Tuesday, June 28, that the gunmen threatened to attack the area, advising them to vacate or face the consequences.

He said many residents have started trooping to Pinau and other bigger towns for safety.

When contacted, the spokesperson of Operation Safe Haven, Major Ishaku Takwa, said he was not aware of the quit notice.

Attah Aaron

Attah Aaron has spent over six years with Idoma Voice. He writes on religion and health.

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