Five herders were killed on Sunday evening in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The deceased, Buhari Yusuf, Aminu Ahmad, Nasiru Abdullahi, Gambo Abubakar and Muhammad Abdul Rahman, were buried on Monday at the Muslim Cemetery in Bokkos.
The victims were killed while transporting cattle from Bokkos to Jos South in a J5 vehicle. Gunmen reportedly opened fire on the vehicle around 3pm, killing the five herders and the cattle.
Two other occupants of the vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
Speaking during the burial, the sector commander of Operation Enduring Peace in Bokkos, Lt. Cl. Luke Adejo, condemned the incident and called on the herding community to remain calm and not retaliate.
MACBAN state Chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, condemned the incident and called on security forces to investigate the incident and take appropriate measures against those responsible.
Meanwhile, the Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu local government areas following the attacks and killings recorded in the areas.
According to media reports, over 20 people, including women, were killed within two days across Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Riyom LGAs. Several houses were also reportedly set ablaze during the attacks.
Announcing the curfew, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, said the decision takes effect from Monday, September 21, 2026, with movements restricted between 6pm and 6am until further notice, while security operatives were directed to enforce the order.
The Commissioner said the decision was aimed at maintaining public order and preventing a breakdown of law and order.
