Suspected Fulani militias k!ll 19-year-old girl, injure two in Plateau attack

Suspected Fulani militias have k!lled a 19-year-old woman and injured two others in an attack at Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Credible security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on August 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), responded to a distress report of an attack in the community.

The troops arrived at the location and found that the assailants had shot dead Miss Asamau Saleh, 19.

Two other victims, identified as Aminu Saleh, 26, and Stephen Monday, 28, sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.

The injured victims were evacuated by the troops and taken to the Barkin Ladi General Hospital for medical attention.

Security personnel have commenced a manhunt for the attackers, while efforts are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.

by Linda Ikeji at 16/08/2026 9:06 AM | Share this Story