In a swift response, the Executive Chairman of Quaan-pan Local Government Council, Dr. Christopher Audu Manship, on Saturday, 4th January,  2026 visited the scene of the Koot village attack in Doemak district, pledging government efforts to work towards restoring peace in the area. 

The incident, which occurred in the late hours of Thursday, 1st January, 2026, claimed the lives of several people, with others sustaining injuries and rushed to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

Addressing the community, the Chairman condemned the attack in its entirety, describing it as reprehensible and unacceptable. Dr. Manship, who mobilized security personnel to the village for reinforcement, extended Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang's condolences on behalf of the state government to the bereaved families and urged the community to remain calm and vigilant.

The Chairman stated that upon receiving news of the incident, he mobilized security agencies alongside local government officials to visit the village and assess the situation. 

He emphasized that the attackers would be brought to justice, stating, "I am here to see the situation for myself and to assure you that we will do everything in our power to restore peace and security to this community."

Dr. Manship sympathized with the community and assured them of the local government's support in covering the medical expenses of the injured and providing assistance to those affected by the incident. 

He enjoined the security agencies to redouble their efforts to restore normalcy in the area, reiterating his commitment to provide all necessary support to aid their operations.

Briefing the Chairman on the situation, the Youth Leader of Koot, Damar Voelkang Daboer, explained that the attackers had previously stolen their cattle and had now escalated their violence to human lives, fleeing with stolen livestock. 

He appealed to the security agencies to intensify their efforts to protect the community. The youth leader confirmed the attackers to be Fulani militiamen who are terrorizing the innocent people of the community.

Expressing gratitude, the Village Head of Koot, Nda Monday Dakop, thanked  the Chairman for his prompt action in deploying security agencies and visiting the scene. He commended the Chairman’s prompt and empathetic response, which he termed it a "bold move" in restoring peace"  

The Village Head further thanked the security personnel for their diligence in implementing the Chairman's directive.

The Chairman was accompanied by the Commanding Officer (CO) Shendam Barrack 332 Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Soji Ogunrinde, the  Divisional Police Officer (DPO ) of Doemak Police Division,  Musa other heads of security agencies, Councillor representing Latook ward, and other members of the Executive Council.