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A tragic attack in Plateau State's Kwall District claimed the lives of 51 Irigwe natives early on April 14, 2025. The assault by suspected herdsmen militias devastated families, leaving homes razed. The Irigwe Youth Movement calls for government intervention and justice. The full list of victims has been released.

In the early hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, a horrific attack occurred in Zikke, Kwall District, Plateau State, when suspected herdsmen militias launched a brutal assault on the Irigwe community. The attack, which lasted for over 90 minutes, resulted in the deaths of 51 individuals, including men, women, and children. Numerous homes were destroyed, and several families were left devastated by the violence.

The victims, mostly from the Irigwe ethnic group, were killed in cold blood between midnight and 1:30 a.m., and their names have been released by the Irigwe Youth Movement. The movement described this as part of a broader pattern of violence against their community and called for urgent action by the government and humanitarian organizations.

Full List of Victims:
  1. Musa Dako (64 years)
  2. Daniel Adams (27 years)
  3. Obadiah Usman (31 years)
  4. Zinas James (22 years)
  5. Monday Sareke (37 years)
  6. Yohanna Kusa (43 years)
  7. Janet Danjuma (29 years)
  8. Sunday Dako (49 years)
  9. Reuben Adamu (94 years)
  10. Dogara Adamu (69 years)
  11. Bulus Moses (26 years)
  12. Stephen John (28 years)
  13. Menche Stephen (7 years)
  14. Nema Stephen (4 years)
  15. Mary Stephen (24 years)
  16. Wiki John (30 years)
  17. Joshua John Bagu (46 years)
  18. Margaret Morris (6 years)
  19. Debene Morris (4 years)
  20. Monday Sale (52 years)
  21. Salama Agah (15 years)
  22. Laraba Agah (4 years)
  23. Talatu Mangwa (42 years)
  24. Grace David (45 years)
  25. Lovina Monday (19 years)
  26. Agah Monday (4 years)
  27. Naomi Monday (37 years)
  28. Noel David (13 years)
  29. Jummai Stephen (10 years)
  30. Monday Keyi (37 years)
  31. Jerry Moses (7 years)
  32. James Moses (10 years)
  33. Jacob Moses (3 years)
  34. Danjuma Gado (38 years)
  35. Friday Moses (14 years)
  36. Talatu Moses (47 years)
  37. Akus Moses (46 years)
  38. Asi Jerry (58 years)
  39. Tele Zea (29 years)
  40. Bre Shetu Nanzhwa (61 years)
  41. Nanzhwa Ive (5 years)
  42. Kaja Daniel (42 years)
  43. Elisha Anthony (37 years)
  44. Anna Anthony (67 years)
  45. Danlami Randum (Mula) (49 years)
  46. Ado Danjuma (17 years)
  47. Sarah Kula (16 years)
  48. Ishaya Moses (10 years)
  49. Juan Moses (5 years)
  50. Sunday Mangwa (25 years)
  51. Moses Bala (43 years)
The Irigwe Youth Movement has condemned the massacre, describing it as an ongoing genocide. They have called for a thorough investigation by the National Defense Headquarters and for immediate intervention from the government and humanitarian agencies to support the victims' families.

In response, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang has called for an urgent meeting with security forces to address the growing insecurity in the region. He has vowed that measures will be taken to restore peace and prevent future attacks.

The situation remains tense, but the governor has assured that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the people and to bring justice for the victims.