Suspected Mwaghavul Militia Attack on Herders Reported in Mangu, Cattle Shot in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed Mwaghavul militia members have reportedly attacked herders around Kombilin in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, shooting an unspecified number of cattle.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
Preliminary reports indicated that the assailants, suspected to be members of a Mwaghavul militia group, targeted herders in the area and opened fire on their cattle.
The exact number of cattle killed or injured in the incident had yet to be established as details were still emerging.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including whether any persons were injured or killed, remained unclear at the time of reporting.
Further details are being awaited as efforts continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
