The police command in Plateau State said it has arrested 22 suspects over the dastardly killing.
On Friday, 12 people were killed after a mob set ablaze a bus packed with wedding guests, who were travelling from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Quan Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State for a wedding ceremony.
Some of the wedding guests suffered various degrees of injuries from the attack.
The wedding guests reportedly lost their way before they were ambushed by a mob in Mangun.
President Bola Tinubu had directed the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to take action and get to the root of the issue.
A statement by Alfred Alabo, Plateau police spokesperson, said 21 travellers were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
“Upon receipt of this intelligence, the commissioner of police of Plateau immediately directed the divisional police officer of Mangu division to mobilise men and swiftly move to the scene.
“On getting to the scene of the incident, our men, in collaboration with other security agencies, quickly dispersed the mob, rescued 21 victims and rushed them to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
“Upon preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the victims were travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, who were on transit to Quan’pan LGA to attend a wedding ceremony when they lost their way.
“Their vehicle was illegally arrested by the mob and set ablaze. As a result of this unfortunate incident, some of the passengers lost their lives, while seven persons sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“In a display of courage, our men, in collaboration with other security agencies, were able to rescue 14 persons unhurt while 22 suspects were arrested in connection with the incident,” the statement read.