In a recent attack in Plateau State, Nigeria, two teenage herders were killed, prompting the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to call for justice. The state chairman, Ibrahim Babayo, reported that the attack happened on Saturday near Jol village in the Riyom Local Government Area, where the victims, aged 18 and 17, were grazing cattle. The brutal incident also resulted in the death of three cattle, further exacerbating tensions in the region.

The move to condemn the killings highlights an ongoing cycle of violence against herders in Plateau State, underscoring the insecurity faced by this community. Babayo attributed the recent assaults to militants, following a similar instance where three herders were killed just days prior along the Dorowa-Jong road in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. This spate of violence raises concerns not only for the safety of herders but also about the escalating hostility and instability in the region.

These developments reflect underlying ethnic and religious tensions that have been pervasive in Nigeria, particularly impacting farmers and herders. With MACBAN raising awareness about these incidents, there are calls for increased government intervention and better security measures to protect vulnerable communities from further attacks, in hopes of restoring peace and ensuring justice for the victims and their families.