Plateau State Faces Ongoing Violence Despite Curfew Measures

In Plateau State, 28 individuals have been killed despite a government-imposed curfew aimed at stabilizing the region. The latest incident occurred on October 4, 2026, when gunmen attacked Fulani herders in a pickup vehicle near Total filling station in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area, resulting in two deaths and six injuries.

This attack follows a previous incident on September 24, where five herders were killed near Kassa community in Barkin Ladi. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, condemned the violence and urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.

The curfew, which began on September 21, restricts movement from 6 PM to 6 AM, but has not prevented ongoing violence, raising concerns about the effectiveness of security measures. The Plateau State government, represented by Commissioner Joyce Ramnap, implemented the curfew to protect lives and maintain order, yet attacks have persisted, undermining public safety.