PLATEAU POLICE ARREST 22 SUSPECTS OVER KILLING OF 12 WEDDING GUESTS

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 22 suspects in connection with the brutal killing of 12 wedding guests in Mangu Local Government Area. The incident occurred on June 20, 2025, at about 9:47 p.m., when a bus carrying passengers from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Qua’an Pan LGA for a wedding ceremony was attacked by an angry mob after they lost their way in Mangun Village.

According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred, the police received credible intelligence about the attack and swiftly responded to the scene. “Upon receipt of this intelligence, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Mangu Division, to mobilize men and swiftly race to the scene,” Alfred said.

The police officers, in collaboration with other security agencies, quickly dispersed the mob and rescued 21 victims, who were rushed to the hospital for treatment. “Upon conducting our preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the victims were travelers from Zaria, Kaduna State, who were in transit to Quan’pan LGA to attend a wedding ceremony when they lost their way. Their vehicle was illegally stopped by the angry mob and set ablaze,” the police statement read.

The attack resulted in the deaths of 12 passengers, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries. However, 14 people were rescued unhurt. Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, visited the scene on Saturday morning and deployed personnel from the State Intelligence Department, State CID, and Tactical Teams to intensify investigations and apprehend more suspects.

“The CP has deployed men from the State Intelligence Department (SID) to Mangu for effective intelligence gathering. He has also deployed men from the State CID and directed them to launch an intensive investigation into the matter. Additionally, the Police helmsman has deployed Tactical Teams and other Operational Assets to the LGA to support our investigation and ensure the arrest of more suspects,” Alfred added.

The Commissioner of Police assured the public that the Command is doing everything within its constitutional power to ensure that all those involved in the inhuman act are brought to justice. He called on citizens, especially youths, to avoid taking the law into their hands and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or security agency.

Emergency contact numbers were also provided for citizens to report incidents: 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844, and 09053872296.