
Fresh Attacks Claim Community Leader, Injure Woman in Plateau State
Two individuals, including a community leader, were killed in separate violent incidents in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
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Two individuals, including a community leader, were killed in separate violent incidents in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Residents in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, have recovered seven bodies, including that of a police officer, following a coordinated terror attack. Community leaders have condemned the security failures.

Five people were killed in a recent attack by gunmen in the Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.

The Plateau State Police Command in Nigeria confirmed the death of three gunmen and the arrest of one suspect following a pre-dawn attack on Pwomol Village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have foiled a potential deadly attack by suspected armed terrorists on Razat community in Ropp District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Military foils fresh attack in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Golok Nanmwa Jos —Youths in Barkin Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, yesterday, blocked the highway leading to Jos and other local government areas of the state to protest the killing of community members by gunmen, who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area Sunday night. Fourteen persons were killed in three separate attacks […] The post Protest rocks Plateau over fresh killings appeared first on Vanguard News.

Unidentified gunmen attacked the Dorowa Babuje community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, on Sunday evening, with seven persons feared killed.
Police in Plateau State have condemned recent farm attacks and cattle killings in Barkin Ladi, imposing strict movement restrictions to restore peace in the area.

The death toll from Saturday's coordinated attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, has reportedly risen to 10, including a police officer, with six others injured.

Gunmen attacked Ra Kung village in the Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria, injuring one person and destroying over 15 hectares of farmland.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has pledged to bring the perpetrators of recent gunmen attacks in Dorowa Babuje and Jong communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area to justice, assuring residents there will be no hiding place for killers.

Following the burial of victims in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State Governor Mutfwang has directed security agencies to immediately intensify operations in the affected area to address the killings.

Youths in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, blocked a highway to protest the killing of community members by gunmen who attacked the Dorowa Bubuje area.

Gunmen have killed a young couple, Mr. Iliya Gyang and his pregnant wife, Grace, in a fresh attack at the Angwan Ishaku community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced screening processes for 14 governors, a challenger to Tinubu, and Rivers Assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. This exercise is part of the party's preparations for upcoming political contests.

A 28-year-old man, James Iliya, was reportedly killed in a suspected ambush along the Barkin Ladi - Kassa road in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the recent killing of four travelers by armed youths who blocked a road in the Nding axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State.

Nine victims of an attack in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, were buried amidst solemn prayers and calls for justice, with an atmosphere heavy with sorrow.

Youths in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, protest the killing of 10 community members by blocking the Jos highway and demanding justice for the victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-youths-protest-block-highway-after-10-deaths/