SAA event in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Rakwok area, Nigeria on Thu 24th September 2026

Suspected Fulani militia attack on commercial vehicle leaves two injured, one dead in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Two passengers sustained gunshot injuries while another person was killed after a commercial vehicle came under attack at Rakwok Village along the Kurra Falls road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, when troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41, Gashish, responded to a report of an attack on a commercial vehicle conveying two passengers.

The vehicle was reportedly attacked by suspected fulani bandits members while travelling along the route. Upon arrival at the scene, troops found the two passengers, identified as 65-year-old Ali Makawu and 42-year-old Hannatu Samson, with gunshot wounds. The attackers had fled the area before the arrival of the troops. During a search of the surrounding area, the troops discovered the body of a man identified as Henry inside a building within the vicinity. Preliminary findings indicated that Henry may have been hit by a stray bullet during the attack.

The injured passengers and the body of the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi. Troops are currently dominating the Rakwok area and conducting operations aimed at tracking down the perpetrators, preventing further attacks and restoring normalcy along the route.