{
  "id": 8864732,
  "title": "12 killed in Plateau attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/12-killed-in-plateau-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T05:19:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/12-killed-in-plateau-attacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 12 people were killed in a series of attacks across Plateau State, Nigeria, between Saturday night and Sunday. The incidents occurred in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Mangu local government areas, causing tension in the affected communities. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.\n\nFive victims were passengers traveling from Gana-Ropp in Barkin Ladi to Mangu when they were attacked around 7:30pm on Saturday. Four passengers and the driver were killed; one survivor was among the four miners. The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, Bulus Dabit, called for the arrest of those responsible and urged authorities to enhance security in vulnerable communities.\n\nTwo individuals, including a pastor, were reportedly killed while en route to church in Barkin Ladi. A woman was killed at Baten Wereng in Riyom Local Government Area, and another person died at Ratyidi in Fan District. Three herders were killed on Sunday in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, while two others sustained injuries.\n\nThe Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) confirmed the herders' deaths, stating that the incident occurred when gunmen attacked their vehicle carrying cattle from Bokkos to Jos South. MACBAN leadership called on members to remain calm and allow security agencies to investigate the attacks.\n\nLocal community leaders condemned the killings, emphasizing the need for increased security presence in the affected areas.",
  "summary": "At least 12 people have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Mangu local government areas of Plateau State between Saturday night and Sunday, with tensions mounting in the affected communities. Security personnel have been deployed to the affected communities to restore law and order. Daily Trust reports that five of the […]",
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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."
}