Teenage Herder killed in fresh Plateau attack
A 14-year-old herder, Aliyu Ismail, was reportedly killed on Thursday, around Wereng community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the attack to journalists in Jos, while describing the incident as unprovoked. The latest attack comes amid heightened […]
Fourteen-year-old herder Aliyu Ismail lost his life in a fresh attack in Plateau State on Thursday near Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area, according to Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria. Babayo described the incident as unprovoked. The latest violence occurred amidst escalating tensions in Plateau following earlier attacks in Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos where numerous farmers and herders were killed.
Despite a curfew imposed by the government in affected Local Government Areas, attacks have continued. Babayo expressed deep concern over the killing of innocent herders, especially minors, during their lawful work. He called on security agencies to investigate, arrest the perpetrators and ensure justice is served. Babayo also urged the Plateau State Government and Operation Safe Haven to protect all communities and prevent any targeting based on identity.
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