Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed four children in a retaliatory attack in Plateau State’s Foron District, following alleged cattle rustling by local militias.
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The victims were identified as Precious Joshuah (17), Isaac Joshuah (9), Mary Joshuah (7), and Eve Sambo (3).
The attack occurred less than 48 hours after militias stole 163 cattle across Barkin Ladi, Jos East, and Riyom LGAs.
Nine cows also died from poisoning in Riyom, escalating inter-communal tension.
A community leader warned that fears of reprisals had been mounting before the strike.
Security forces have been deployed to prevent further escalation and restore calm.
Analysts urge accountability on all sides to break the cycle of violence.
The attack underscores how livestock disputes repeatedly escalate into attacks on civilians, especially children.
This tragedy reflects a persistent failure to address the roots of farmer-herder conflict, where communities remain trapped in a storm of retaliation that spares neither the young nor the innocent.
Sources: Zagazola Makama via X,