3 herders killed in Plateau community

Three herders were killed in Mangu, a community in Plateau State, Nigeria, leaving their families and the village in mourning. The victims, aged between 14 and 18, were killed on a Saturday while attending to their cattle in the Aloghom area. The attack resulted in the loss of about 50 cattle as well. The funeral prayers for the herders were held at Mangu Central Mosque on Sunday, led by the Chief Imam, Jibrin Ahmad Dalhat. The bodies were subsequently interred at Mangu Cemetery.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), a prominent cattle herders' organization, condemned the incident, calling it unprovoked. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of MACBAN, emphasized the severity of the attack during the burial ceremony. Speaking at the event, MACBAN Secretary in Mangu, Muhammad Salihu, appealed to the government and security agencies to address the recurring violence against herders and the destruction of their property.

Salihu highlighted that herders in the region have endured more than 11 attacks, urging the authorities to ensure the safety of all residents, irrespective of their ethnic or religious affiliations.

Security personnel present at the burial urged the community to maintain calmness, stating that investigations into the incident were still underway.