Youths in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau state on Monday protested against the killing of 10 people in an attacks by bandits on Sunday night.
The death toll in the attack reportedly rose to 10 after seven people were killed in an initial assault at Ratatis and Dorowa Babuje, in Barkin Ladi, which left three others seriously injured.
Two more bodies were recovered from Dorowan Babuje on Monday morning, while one person was shot dead in Jol, Riyom LGA.
Speaking on the attacks, a leader of the Bering Youth Moulders Association (BYMA),
Rwang Tengwong said the attacks were carried out by terrorists.
“Yesterday evening, seven persons were brutally killed following an attack by armed Fulani Terrorists at Ratatis, Dorowa Babuje in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area,” he said.
According to him, “The attack occurred at about 7:27 pm, leaving three others seriously injured.
“This morning, two more dead bodies of community members were recovered from Dorowa Babuje, while another person was shot dead in Jol, Riyom local government council of the state.”
Samson Godiya, a protester, expressed deep frustration over ongoing insecurity and alleged security failures.
“We have suffered as a community for too long in the hands of these attackers whom we know to be Fulani herdsmen.
“For how long shall we continue to be killed without anything being done to stop them. We cannot continue like this.
“We are tired of promises by the government and security agents to protect us. If they cannot live up to their promises, they should leave us alone.
”A situation where the security people will be there and at the same time, cannot stop the killers from having their way is what we cannot understand.”
The angry protesters block the highway connecting central and southern senatorial zones of the state.
The blockade disrupted movement for motorists from Shendam, Langtang, Wase, Kanam, Kanke, Pankshin and Mangu highway heading to Jos, with those from Jos also held up.
Spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command,
Alfred Alabo, was not available for comments as of the time of filing this report.
