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The attack took place in the early hours of Tuesday in Tahoss,
in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, state
assembly member Dewan Gabriel said in a statement.
Graphic videos and photographs on social media platforms showed
what appeared to be corpses and burnt down houses in the
aftermath of the attack.
Sati Shuwa, a local elected official in charge of the area, said
the assailants, armed with guns and machetes, were undeterred by
the presence of security personnel as they burned down houses
during the raid.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but
such attacks are common in Nigeria’s northern region where local
herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and
water. The prolonged conflict has become deadlier in recent
years, with authorities and analysts warning that more herdsmen
are taking up arms.
Last month, gunmen killed at least 150 people in the neighboring
Benue state.
“The rising attacks in Riyom Local Government Area have become
alarming, creating a state of fear and insecurity that must be
addressed urgently,” Gabriel said.
He acknowledged the efforts of the government and security
agencies, but called for a change in tactics to tackle the
situation effectively.
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