Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Two Farmers In Plateau

Two people have reportedly been killed by suspected marauding herdsmen in a fresh attack on Tuesday, November 23, in Ancha village, Miango District in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Davidson Malison, the National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA) confirmed the reports, revealing that the deceased were ambushed and killed by herdsmen, while on their farm. 

 He said the deceased were identified as Zakwe Deba(35), and Daniel James (32).  

Here's what Malison stated; 

“I spoke with the Bassa DPO on the matter who said he was on his way coming to the scene. 

 “The entire Rigwe nation is saddened by this unfortunate development and calls for more proactive measures by security personnel and government in ending this bloodletting in the land. 

“These atrocities being committed by Fulani militia has had gross negative effects on our people and it must be stopped. “I spoke with the Bassa DPO on the matter who said he was on his way coming to the scene. The entire Rigwe nation is saddened by this unfortunate development and call for more proactive measures by security personnel and government in ending this bloodletting in the land. 

 “These atrocities being committed by Fulani militia has had gross negative effects on our people and it must be stopped.” 

 The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ubah Gabriel, has also confirmed the attack, adding that policemen have been deployed to the scene of the attack.