Gunmen Strike Central Nigeria Village Amid Rising Farmer‑Herders Conflict.
In a violent escalation of farmer‑herder clashes, armed assailants attacked the village of Tahoss in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least 20 people and burning homes, according to local authorities and eyewitness reports.
The massacre underscores growing insecurity in Nigeria’s North Central region, where land and water disputes continue to fuel unrest. Local officials indicated the assailants used guns and machetes and faced no initial resistance from security forces during the attack.
Graphic images circulating online have amplified public alarm. While no group has claimed responsibility, such attacks are often attributed to clashes involving herdsmen. Security analysts warn the violence may set back fragile peace in Plateau and neighboring states if left unchecked.
Calls are intensifying for federal and state governments to adapt security strategies—from improved intelligence gathering to community policing—to prevent waves of violence that threaten regional stability and livelihoods.
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