{
  "id": 18373248,
  "title": "Two herders, cattle killed in Plateau attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/two-herders-cattle-killed-in-plateau-attack",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T19:29:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/two-herders-cattle-killed-in-plateau-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two herders were killed and numerous cattle were reported to have been lost in an attack that took place on Wednesday night near the Tafawa community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Thursday. According to Babayo, the gunmen stormed the herders' home, killed them, and then fled the scene. He expressed deep sorrow and concern over the incident, stating that it underscores the ongoing insecurity and violence affecting Fulani communities in Plateau State. Babayo emphasized that every human life is precious and that no individual or group has the right to take another person's life outside the legal process. He called for justice, accountability, and increased protection for affected communities. Babayo demanded that security agencies, including the Nigerian Army and Operation Enduring Peace, conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. He also urged the authorities to ensure that such attacks are not ignored or dismissed as routine occurrences and called for the protection of every community in Plateau State. The spokesperson for Operation Enduring Peace did not respond to inquiries from our reporter at the time of this report.",
  "summary": "Two herders and many cattle were reportedly killed on Wednesday night around Tafawa community, Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. State chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Thursday. Narrating the incident, the state MACBAN chairman said the gunmen […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Two herders, several cattle killed in Plateau attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/two-herders-several-cattle-killed-in-plateau-attack",
        "published": "2026-11-05T20:23:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}