5 Killed in Plateau as Government Imposes Curfew

Five herders have been killed by gunmen in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims — Buhari Yusuf, Aminu Ahmad, Nasiru Abdullahi, Gambo Abubakar and Muhammad Abdul Rahman — were attacked on Sunday while transporting cattle from Bokkos to Jos South in a J5 vehicle.

The attackers reportedly opened fire on the vehicle around 3pm, killing the five herders and several cattle. Two other occupants sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

The victims were buried on Monday at the Muslim Cemetery in Bokkos.

Speaking during the burial, the Sector Commander of Operation Enduring Peace in Bokkos, Lt. Col. Luke Adejo, condemned the attack and urged the herding community to remain calm and avoid retaliation.

The state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

Meanwhile, the Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following a series of attacks.

The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, restricts movement between 6pm and 6am until further notice. Security agencies have been directed to enforce the order.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the measure was introduced to maintain public order and prevent further escalation of violence.

Daily Trust reports that more than 20 people, including women, have been killed within two days in attacks across Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Riyom local government areas, while several houses were also reportedly set ablaze.

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