By Faith Chondol
At least 13 Christians people have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State Nigeria’s Middle Belt
The attack occurred between Monday and Friday this week September 21–25, 2026 about 35 Miles South of Jos the Plateau State Capital, despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government.
10 of the victims were killed in Barkin Ladi, while three others were killed along the Gyambwas-Kikyau road in Mangu.
The attacks occurred amid heightened security measures in the two local government areas and Bokkos following renewed violence in parts of Plateau State.
The Plateau State Government imposed a curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu on Sept. 21st 2026, restricting movement between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily until further notice.
In Mangu, three residents were reportedly killed on Tuesday night along the Gyambwas-Kikyau road after they were ambushed by suspected armed Fulani Militias.
The victims were identified as Gambo Fumyil, Zugumna Bamaiyi and Samson Dapo. Security sources said troops who responded to reports of the attack recovered their bodies and launched a search for the perpetrators.
Community sources have alleged that suspected Fulani attackers were responsible for some of the attacks, but the allegations have not been independently established.
In Barkin Ladi, two local miners were also killed at Gangare on Wednesday, according to the Berom Youth Moulders Association.
Rwang Tengwong, spokesman of the association, described the incident as sad and unfortunate and called on security agencies to investigate the killings and prosecute those found responsible.
“This is sad. We urge security operatives to investigate the incident, go after those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to book,” Tengwong said.
The Plateau State Government condemned the renewed attacks in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni, on Friday, September 25, 2026, describing the situation as regrettable and unacceptable.
The government urged residents to remain calm, maintain peace and cooperate with security agencies, while warning against blocking major highways, saying such actions could expose travellers to danger.
The government had earlier said the curfew was introduced to enable security agencies to stabilise the affected areas, protect lives and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
At a mass burial for three victims of the violence, Regional Church Council Chairman in Barkin Ladi, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, called attention to the plight of Christian communities affected by insecurity.
Dachomo also expressed appreciation to U.S. President Donald Trump for his advocacy concerning persecuted Christians in Nigeria during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The latest attacks have heightened concerns among residents of affected communities, with calls for stronger security operations and investigations to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Separately, residents of Latok in Quaan-Pan Local Government Area reported that armed men suspected to be Fulani terrorists rustled indegines cattle around 2 a.m. before moving towards Larwan and Nhook communities.
The reported cattle rustling and movement could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report.
Security agencies have continued operations in several parts of Plateau State following the renewed violence, with authorities urging residents to provide credible information and avoid reprisals.
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