At least five people were killed in two separate attacks on Wednesday in Plateau State, Nigeria. The incidents occurred in the communities of Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas. In Mangu LGA, herders—including two women—were killed during a stop‑and‑search operation by unknown perpetrators. In Barkin Ladi LGA, farmers were ambushed and killed on a motorcycle along the Dorowa‑Babuje road.
The violence follows a recent attack in Izan village, where a 13‑year‑old herder and 36 cattle were killed. The herding community blamed members of the Berom ethnic group, but Solomon Dalyop, national president of the Berom Youths Moulders Association, denied the allegations. He said the attackers had set an ambush against natives of Fan District along the Dorowa‑Babuje‑Mangu road, resulting in two confirmed deaths, six critically injured people and two others still missing.
Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, offered a different account, stating that assailants blocked the highway, searched for Fulani herders and killed three people—one man and two women. Both farming and herding communities are now accusing each other of responsibility for the latest violence.
Security forces have not yet issued a statement or responded to the incidents. Former Senator ID Gyang, representing Plateau North, condemned the attacks and urged the warring parties to embrace peace. He called on security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The recent clashes underscore the ongoing tensions between farming and herding communities in Plateau State and raise concerns about the need for increased security measures and dialogue. As the situation unfolds, authorities face pressure to respond effectively and work toward a lasting solution to the violence.
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