Gunmen Kill 12 at Plateau Mining Site!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
At least 12 people were killed on Tuesday night in a brutal attack by suspected armed militia at a mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, north-central Nigeria.
What Happened
- Eyewitnesses say the attackers stormed the mining site in the night, opening fire indiscriminately on workers and residents nearby.
- Victims were reportedly miners and locals who had settled near the area for livelihood.
- Security operatives have since been deployed to the scene, and some bodies have been recovered.
Why It Matters
- Plateau has seen a troubling rise in violence linked to ethnic and land-use conflicts, often between herders and farming communities.
- The attack highlights growing insecurity around mineral-rich zones, where armed groups exploit poor surveillance for profit or control.
What to Watch
- Official statements from the Plateau State Government and Nigeria Police.
- Response from the military task force operating in the Middle Belt region.
- Possible identification of the group behind the attack and any arrests made.
Citations:
- Daily Trust – “12 killed in fresh Plateau attack”
- The Nation – “Gunmen storm mining site in Barkin Ladi”
- Channels TV – “Security operatives deployed after deadly Plateau attack”
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