Women from Bin-Per community in Ruff, Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday as 24 residents killed by gunmen were given a mass burial.
The women marched through the community carrying leaves and mourning the loss of their loved ones while calling on the government to urgently strengthen security and protect residents from further attacks.
The protest came hours after armed men reportedly invaded homes in the community during the night, killing and injuring residents. 
One of the protesters, Mrs Ladi Joshua, said the women were devastated by the loss of their husbands, children, relatives and other members of the community.
Holding leaves above their heads, the protesters expressed grief over the killings and demanded an end to the recurring attacks on Bin-Per and other communities across Plateau State.
Speaking during the burial service, President of the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, Kyesmang Jonathan, confirmed that 24 victims had been buried following the attack.
Jonathan said some residents who sustained injuries were still receiving treatment in various hospitals, while many others were displaced and struggling to cope with the aftermath of the violence.
He described the killings as a painful loss to the community and condemned the continued attacks on innocent residents.
The youth leader called on the government and security agencies to take urgent steps to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further loss of lives.
He also commiserated with the families of the deceased, sympathised with those injured and displaced, and urged security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the security situation in parts of Plateau State, where communities have continued to experience deadly attacks and displacement.
