Nigeria Gunmen Attack Plateau Herders, Kill Cattle and Abduct Children

The Digest:


In a pre-dawn attack on Sunday, suspected armed assailants stormed a cattle tent in Wumat, Plateau State, killing five cows and abducting two young boys. The incident, which highlights the persistent farmer-herder violence plaguing the region, has sparked urgent appeals for intervention to ensure the children's safe return and prevent further bloodshed.

Key Points:

• Suspected armed assailants attacked a cattle tent in Wumat, Plateau State.
• The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday.
• Five cows were killed during the assault.
• Two young boys, Shafiu Nuhu and Abba Nuhu, were abducted.
• The victims are sons of a local herder, Nuhu Ibrahim.
  Fulani elders expressed concern over increasing violence and appealed for intervention.
• Security agencies have visited the scene and commenced a manhunt for the attackers.

This recent abduction underscores the severe and escalating challenges faced by communities caught in the cycle of violence in Plateau State. As security forces search for the missing children, the incident reinforces the urgent need for comprehensive and equitable solutions to ensure peace and protect lives

Sources: Instablog9ja, Guardian