Two hunters killed as herders, farmers clash in Plateau

Metro Two hunters killed as herders, farmers clash in Plateau Published on April 24, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu No fewer than two local hunters have been killed and another injured in an attack by suspected Fulani bandits in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident took place a few hours after Berom youths allegedly attacked Fulani herders and rustled 84 cattle in the same area. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X. Makama revealed that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on April 23, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of an attack on hunters at Kum village. According to Makama, upon arrival, troops discovered that two hunters, identified as Haruna Chiana and John Ranka, had been killed, while another victim, Markus Pam, sustained injuries. The security expert further revealed that the victims were said to have travelled from Foron District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area for hunting activities in Kum village. “The casualties were evacuated to General Hospital, Riyom, while security forces have launched a manhunt for the assailants,” Makama said. Don't Miss Troops nab three militia, recover rustled cattle in Plateau You may like Troops nab three militia, recover rustled cattle in Plateau Army arrests three suspects, recovers 84 rustled cattle in Plateau Palm Sunday attack: Plateau Govt arraigns suspects amid tight security Two gunmen killed as troops launch night ambush in Plateau Palm Sunday attack: Plateau Govt files charges against five suspects Plateau govt files charges against five suspects over Angwa-Rukuba killings

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