Sling Shots Defend Against Terrorists’ AK 47s in Nigeria’s Plateau State
Civilians with sling shots and homemade shotguns are scrambling to repel terrorists with assault rifles in Nigeria’s north, according to a leader of the group that saw action the night of July 31.
“We laid in the grass firing stones with our slingshots and firing the few Dane guns [shotguns] in our possession to scare the attackers,” said a civilian watch leader, who declined to give his name.
“The locally made ones [guns] fire only pellets not bullets. The shots don’t go more than 50 meters and can’t be automatic, unlike the AK47/9 [used by the terrorists] which can fire up to 3 rounds/sec and a distance of 300-400m,” wrote Gabriel Ad’Ofikwu, a retired Major in the Nigerian Army, in a text message. “They are by far inefficient to repel the attackers.”
Killings going on repeatedly in Plateau, senator says
“I am aware that there has been apprehension concerning these incidents; there is untold hardship on the part of communities. 2 min read
Hezekiah Dimka (APC, Plateau Central) has condemned in strong terms, the continuous killing of people and the destruction of farmlands in Plateau by assailants.
Mr Dimka, in a statement on Tuesday, said that week after another, communities of Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Jos South and Jos East local government areas had come under intense attacks.
Mr Dimka, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, said that the trend had led to the destruction of farmlands and maiming of people in the most barbaric manner.
Senator Hezekiah Dimka (APC, Plateau Central) has condemned the massacre of people and the destruction of farmlands in Plateau.
Dimka reacted on Tuesday after attacks on other communities of Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Jos South and Jos East Local Government Areas.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, in a statement, observed the apprehension over the maiming of people in the most barbaric manner.
The lawmaker regretted the untold hardship on citizens and the communities.
He noted that the attack on Jebbu Miango on July 31 until morning of August 1, 2021 leaves much to be desired.
“From reports, over 10 people were massacred, their homes and farmlands desecrated recklessly. These are attacks that should not be glossed over.
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Vehicles were allegedly set ablaze following the violence that erupted.
When contacted, Ubah Ogaba, Plateau police spokesman, said nobody was killed in the incident.
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“Nobody was killed, please. The area is calm and everyone is going about their lawful business,” he told TheCable.
The attack comes days after
At least 85 buildings were also destroyed in the onslaught.
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“There were attacks specifically at Jebbu Miango on Saturday night, July 31 in which five people were killed and about 85 buildings burnt,” Edward Egbuka, police commissioner in Plateau, had said.
“The next morning, the attacks continued at Tambora in Riyom LGA where 12 people were killed and some houses destroyed.”
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