They fled once. Now they flee again, this time from flames. In Gyenbwas, a village tucked within Plateau's Mangu LGA, over 96 homes were set ablaze in a fresh attack, state authorities have yet to directly address. Amongst the rubble, at least three lives were lost, and countless others were upended, continuing an unsettling pattern of destruction without clear accountability.

The burning of 96 homes in Gyenbwas reflects recurring insecurity in Plateau, leaving many displaced and communal trauma deepening.

• At least 96 houses were destroyed in an attack on Gyenbwa's community on June 10, 2025
• Three fatalities were reported, with hundreds likely displaced
• The perpetrators remain unidentified, and no public arrests have been made so far
• Plateau State has faced repeated waves of violence in rural communities
• Residents report fear, losing trust in promised security responses

For many in Gyenbwas, the fire took not just property but peace, and no one has yet answered for it.