Security Forces Attack Herding Community in Plateau

In Plateau, a herding community faced a violent attack by security operatives around 4 a.m. on a Friday, resulting in the death of one herder and injuries to another. Usaini Langai, a survivor, recounted how soldiers stormed their homes, shooting indiscriminately and setting houses ablaze.

The deceased's father condemned the attack, stating that there was no provocation for such violence. Abdulhadi Muhammad, whose house was burned, expressed disbelief at the unprovoked assault, especially after reporting previous cattle poisoning incidents to security forces.

Alhaji Bello Adamu, Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the area, described the attack as deliberate and called for government action to prevent further violence against the Fulani community. Efforts to obtain comments from the spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace and the Police PRO were unsuccessful.