Youths in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State today blocked the highway leading to Jos to protest the killing of community members by gunmen who attacked the area yesterday.
The youths, who were joined by women and other sympathizers, have refused all entreaties to vacate the road and have vowed to remain there until the perpetrators of the attack are apprehended and punished according to the law.
One of the protesters, Samson Godiya, lamenting the situation, said, they as a community have suffered for too long in the hands of these attackers known to be Fulani herdsmen. He expressed disappointment over the promises made by the government and security agents to protect them, saying if they cannot live up to their promises, they should leave them alone.
It was reported that the death toll in the latest wave of violent attacks in the community had risen to 10, following the recovery of additional bodies from affected communities in Barkin Ladi today. The attack, which occurred yesterday evening in Barkin Ladi LGA, is part of a growing security challenge in the state, where several communities have been repeatedly targeted by gunmen, leading to significant loss of life and displacement of residents.
A community leader with the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the recovery of the bodies today.
