#Plateau

Three vigilantes were killed in a night attack on a community in Plateau, according to community sources. The assailants reportedly targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty at the time of the attack.

The Plateau Youth Council (PYC), Jos South Chapter, has condemned comments made by Prof Ayo Omotayo, the director-general of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who reportedly referred to the Berom people as a "militia" during a national television appearance. The condemnation was expressed in a statement signed by the council's public relations officer.

Yemi Kosoko analyzes the ongoing communal attacks in Plateau, highlighting the urgent struggles over land, identity, and survival faced by local communities. The examination reveals the underlying issues contributing to the violence and the ongoing battle for territory and security in the region.

A sibling has shared the tragic account of how his pregnant sister was killed by gunmen inside a labor room during an attack in Plateau. This incident has raised renewed concerns regarding insecurity in the region, highlighting the ongoing violence affecting communities.