Local News

JUST IN: Bandits strike another Plateau community, kill farmer

Armed bandits suspected to be Fulani militia on Monday struck the Kubon community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing a farmer identified as Bitrus Dakwan.

A youth leader in the community, John Maikudi, who confirmed the incident to the Newsmen on Tuesday, described the attack as unprovoked and senseless, while calling on security agents to up their game and protect the community and its people, especially as it is harvest time for the farming communities in the council.

Maikudi said that in the last two weeks, the Fulani militants have been invading the community and shooting sporadically, a situation that has left the people in fear and panic.

According to Maikudi, the bandits had stormed Dakwan’s house in the night and killed him instantly.

“There was an attack in our community yesterday, and a young man, a farmer, was killed. His name is Bitrus Dakwan. He was killed following the attack in the Kubon community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government by Fulani herdsmen,” the youth leader said.

“The young man was in his house when the attackers came and killed him. He was still mourning his elder brother, who died last month after falling sick.”

Maikudi said there would have been more killings if the villagers had not mobilized, and with the help of security agents, confronted the attackers who fled the community.

“If not for the quick intervention of the villagers who mobilized themselves with the help of security agents, the invaders would have caused more havoc in the Kubon community.

“What is happening in many Plateau communities is simply unbearable. For how long shall innocent villagers continue to be killed without anything being done to stop the invaders?” Maikudi queried.

MESSAGE us @ https://Wa.me/+2348072633727 for business relationship, Advert, PR, Publicity, Awareness, Interviews, Feature Stories, Press Release/Statement and so on…

YOU CAN READ MORE NEWS UPDATES AND INFO @ https://www.voiceairmedia.com

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Recent Posts

Hausa Community In Osun Endorses Oyebamiji For Governor

-As Kafayat Oyetola Advocates Peaceful Election The Hausa community in Osun State has endorsed the…

4 hours ago

Osun LG: APC, ALGON accuses Adeleke govt of inciting chaos

Members of the Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON,…

6 hours ago

NSCDC takes in two abandoned children

Operatives of the Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…

9 hours ago

Ekiti 2026: Police announce movement restriction

THE Ekiti State Police Command has announced a restriction on vehicular movement across the state…

9 hours ago

Customs seize N12.7bn expired drugs, 1.8 tonnes of cannabis

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted expired pharmaceutical products worth over…

9 hours ago

Osun residents Protest in Support of CP Ibrahim Gotan, Reject Calls for Removal

Residents of Osun State on Friday staged a peaceful protest in support of the Commissioner…

10 hours ago