By Palang Paul
At least one person has been confirmed dead in an ambushed and killed by Fulani Ethnic militias while returning home in Daffo, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State Nigeria Middle belt, in a brutal roadside attack.
The victim, 29-year-old Matur Ishaku, was reportedly attacked on his way back home to Maiduna community in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area.
Local sources said the assailants laid in wait before launching the ambush, descending on him with machetes and striking his head multiple times. He died at the scene, his body left beside his motorcycle as the attackers fled.
The incident is the latest in a series of violent assaults that have plagued Daffo and neighboring communities in recent years. Locals said that Fulani ethnic militias have carried out repeated attacks since 2018, destroying farmlands, displacing families, and crippling livelihoods in what was once a peaceful farming area.
Community members say fear has become a constant reality, with even routine movements such as traveling between villages now considered dangerous.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security agencies, and no arrests have been confirmed.
The killing has heightened tension in the area, with residents calling for urgent intervention and stronger security presence to prevent further attacks and restore a sense of safety.
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