Two hunters killed as herders, farmers clash in Plateau

No less than 2 section hunters person been killed and different injured successful an onslaught by suspected Fulani bandits successful Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incidental took spot a fewer hours aft Berom youths allegedly attacked Fulani herders and rustled 84 cattle successful the aforesaid area.

A counter-insurgency and information adept successful the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this successful a connection posted connected X.

Makama revealed that the incidental occurred astatine astir 7:00 a.m. connected April 23, 2026 erstwhile troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of an onslaught connected hunters astatine Kum village.

According to Makama, upon arrival, troops discovered that 2 hunters, identified arsenic Haruna Chiana and John Ranka, had been killed, portion different victim, Markus Pam, sustained injuries.

The information adept further revealed that the victims were said to person travelled from Foron District successful Barkin Ladi Local Government Area for hunting activities successful Kum village.

“The casualties were evacuated to General Hospital, Riyom, portion information forces person launched a manhunt for the assailants,” ...