Tensions Over Livestock Poisoning in Plateau

Three persons have been killed in an attack on Hurum village in Tenti District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what sources described as a retaliatory incident linked to the earlier poisoning of nine livestock by Berom militia in the area.

Zagazola report that the victims were identified as Clement Polycarp, 35; Pankat Moses, 32; and Jonathan Danladi, 12, all residents of Hurum village.

Two other persons sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries during the late-night attack, which occurred at about 2200hrs.

Security sources said armed men stormed the community and opened fire on residents before fleeing into a nearby mountainous forest.
It was gathered that joint security teams swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the attackers, who escaped due to the difficult terrain.

The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi for medical attention, while additional deployments were sent to the area to prevent further escalation and track down the perpetrators.

The incident comes less than 48 hourz, amid heightened tensions following the reported poisoning of nine cattle in the same local government area.