Suspected militias kill four soldier, commuters; injure two in Plateau ambush
Suspected militias have ambushed commuters along the road leading to Belsho community in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing four people, including a Nigerian Army soldier, and injuring two others. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Monday, quoted security sources as saying that the attack […] Suspected militias kill four soldier,…
A deadly ambush on the road leading to the Belsho community in Plateau State's Ropp District has left four people dead, including a soldier, and two others injured. The attack occurred around 7:26 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, suspected militias opened fire on commuters, killing the Nigerian Army personnel returning to his base.
Two victims were quickly treated at General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, while the assailants fled the scene. Troops from Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace responded immediately, discovering four victims with gunshot wounds and two with gunshot injuries. Local speculation blamed the attack on Fulani herders, but investigations are underway to confirm the true culprits.
This ambush adds to the ongoing violence in the Barkin Ladi area, as security forces work tirelessly to apprehend those responsible and bring peace to the region.
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