No fewer than seven persons, including a police officer, have been k!lled in some communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Six other persons sustained injuries in the attack which occurred on Saturday night, May 9, 2026.
Residents said the attackers stormed several communities in the area, unleashing terror on villagers.
As of about 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, seven bodies, including that of the police officer, had reportedly been recovered and deposited at a mortuary.
Berom Youth Moulders-Association, led by Barrister Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, confirmed the incident, stating that the slain police officer was caught in the attack while in one of the affected communities.
The officer’s son, identified simply as Nehemiah, told Daily Trust that he was with his father shortly before the attack.
According to him, his father had stepped out when the gunmen invaded the area, shooting sporadically.
“We were together before he said he was going somewhere. Suddenly, the attackers came shooting, and my father was caught in the attack,” he said.
However, he declined to disclose the identity of the deceased officer, citing restrictions and instructions from authorities.
The youth association said the coordinated attacks occurred simultaneously in Sabon Layi, Rakung, Gangare and areas around the General Hospital axis, including Zat and Bet communities.
The group expressed concern that the attacks took place despite the heavy presence of security checkpoints and personnel across Barkin Ladi town.
The association also passed a vote of no confidence on the Sector 4 Commander of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Col. Victor Asuquo, and the Operations Officer, Captain Bello, accusing them of repeated security failures and inability to protect lives and property.
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