My Husband, Daughter Died in My Arms After Bandits Shot Them’ – Plateau Widow Laments!

‘My Husband, Daughter Died in My Arms After Bandits Shot Them’ – Plateau Widow Laments!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A grieving widow in Plateau State has recounted the horrific moment her husband and teenage daughter died in her arms after being shot by bandits during a night raid on their village.

“I held my husband and my little girl… they were bleeding, crying. Before help came, they were gone,” she said in an emotional interview with local journalists.

Key Details:

• The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday in a village near Mangu Local Government Area.
• Armed men stormed the community, opening fire indiscriminately and burning homes.
• The woman, whose name is withheld for security, said she narrowly survived with injuries while trying to shield her children.
• At least six others were reported killed, and several residents displaced following the attack.

Why It Matters:

• This incident adds to the growing toll of violence in Plateau State, where ethnic and land-related clashes have intensified.
• It underscores the vulnerability of rural families amid Nigeria’s broader security challenges.
• The widow’s story has sparked renewed calls for community protection and faster emergency response systems.

What to Watch:

Security reinforcement or military operations in affected communities.

• Relief efforts for displaced families and survivors.
• Government and civil society responses to ongoing attacks in the North Central region.

Sources:

1. The Nation Nigeria
2. Premium Times
3. Daily Trust

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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