The Digest:
In Plateau State, 27 farmers who were brutally murdered in an attack on July 15, 2025, have been laid to rest. The victims, including men and women, were killed in the Bindi-Jebbu and Tahoss communities of Riyom LGA. The attack resulted in homes being set ablaze and crops being destroyed, leaving the community devastated.
Key Points:
- 27 farmers were killed in an attack on Bindi-Jebbu and Tahoss in Plateau state.
- The assailants set homes on fire, destroyed crops, and left eight settlements devastated.
- The Plateau state government criticized the military for allegedly failing to prevent the attack.
- Victims, including fathers, mothers, and children, were mourned during a mass burial on July 25, 2025.
- The chairman of Riyom LGA, Bature Shuwa, expressed grief and condemned the violence.
- Local leaders vow to continue pushing for justice and security for their communities.
- Several injured individuals are receiving treatment at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
The tragic deaths have sparked a call for justice and renewed efforts towards peace and security in the affected communities. The fight for safety and justice will continue until the perpetrators are brought to account.
Sources: Premium Times, TheCable, Daily Post
