Fulani attackers Kill Farmer, Injure Another in Plateau Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have reportedly killed a farmer and injured another while they were harvesting groundnuts in Ashakon Village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on October 24, 2026, prompting troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, to respond to a distress report.
Upon arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that one of the victims, identified as Talatu Sunday, 67, had been shot dead, while the second victim, Happy Agwom, 42, sustained gunshot wounds.
The injured victim was subsequently evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, for medical treatment.
Following the attack, the troops reportedly launched offensive operations and a manhunt for the assailants within the general area of Ashakon community.
Efforts were ongoing to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
