16 people killed in armed attack in Nigeria's Plateau state

16 people killed in armed attack in Nigeria's Plateau state

05.05.2026 20:11

In Nigeria's Plateau state, 16 people lost their lives in an attack carried out by unidentified armed individuals. Many were injured in the attack, and houses were set on fire.

In an armed attack in Nigeria's Plateau state, 16 people lost their lives.

16 PEOPLE KILLED

According to local media reports, unidentified armed individuals who arrived in the Barkin Ladi area of Plateau state opened fire. 16 people died in the attack, and many others were wounded.

HOUSES SET ON FIRE

In the attack, where numerous houses were also set on fire, dozens of people were forced to leave their homes. In a previous armed attack carried out by some armed gang members, who periodically conduct attacks in Plateau state, on April 20 in the Berom area of the state, 6 people had lost their lives.

Nigeria has long been subject to attacks by armed gangs as well as the terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISWAP, ISIS's West Africa affiliate, in various regions of the country.

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