Six Killed in Weekend Attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria

In Plateau State, Nigeria, six individuals were killed in a series of attacks that occurred over the weekend. The first incident took place on Saturday at around 2 PM in Rinyan village, where Mr.

Hudung Luka, aged 40, was killed, and Mr. Ladi Istifanu, aged 50, was critically injured.

The violence continued later that night in Sabon Layi community, where three more victims were reported dead: Benjamin Jame, aged 33, Godwin Yakubu, aged 27, and another individual. The following day, early Sunday morning, Peter Bulu was also killed in Kwi village, Riyom Local Government Area.

Rwang Tengwong, a spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulder Association, confirmed the attacks, describing them as unprovoked and urging security agencies to take action to prevent further violence. Capt.

Polycarp Oteh, spokesman for Operation Safe Haven, did not respond to inquiries regarding the incidents at the time of reporting.