Nigeria Christian Massacre: Unarmed Watchman Shot, Family Murdered in Mangu LGA

Fulani herdsmen attacked Bin Per, a Christian village in Plateau State, on August 18, 2026, killing at least 24 people, including women and children. Village watchmen, armed with only homemade muskets or sticks, were overpowered and could only warn residents to escape. A village pastor condemned the attack as genocide, lamenting the lack of government action despite condemnation from officials.

• Fulani herdsmen attacked the Christian village of Bin Per, killing at least 24 people.
• Village watchmen are outgunned by attackers armed with AK-47s and can only warn residents to flee.
• One watchman survived a gunshot wound while his wife and three sons were killed.
• A village pastor described the attack as genocide and criticized the lack of government action.
• A bill to allow state governments to create their own police forces is awaiting ratification by state legislatures.