Pastor, 8 Others Killed in Fresh Plateau Attacks

At least nine people, including a pastor, have been killed in separate attacks across communities in Plateau State, with the incidents occurring between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Five of the victims were passengers travelling to Gana-Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area when they were attacked on Saturday night, according to community sources.

Two others, including a pastor, were reportedly killed on their way to church at Dorowa Babuje on Sunday morning.

In another incident, a woman was reportedly killed at Baten Wereng in Riyom Local Government Area on Saturday night, while another person was killed at Ratyidi in the Fan District.

The attacks have heightened tension in the affected communities, with residents reportedly fleeing some areas after renewed gunshots were heard around the Kantoma axis.

Community leaders confirmed the killings and called on security agencies to strengthen their presence in the affected areas, investigate the attacks and arrest those responsible.

The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, Bulus Dabit, confirmed the deaths of five people at Gana-Ropp and condemned the attack.

The Pyem Youth Leader in Gana-Ropp, Ukasha Garaba, also confirmed that the bodies of five victims had been evacuated from the area. He said the victims were passengers travelling as labourers.

The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the attacks and urged security agencies to take urgent steps to protect residents.

Meanwhile, several cattle were reportedly killed or stolen around Dorowa Maranba and the Kantoma axis during the violence.

The latest attacks have renewed concerns over the security situation in parts of Plateau State as residents and community leaders continue to call for stronger protection and swift action against those responsible.