Teenage herder k!lled in fresh Plateau attack

A 14-year-old herder, identified as Aliyu Ismail has reportedly been shot d3ad in Wereng community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected Berom Militia in continued targeted attacks.   It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026.   Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the attack to journalists in Jos, while describing the incident as unprovoked.   The latest attack comes amid heightened tension in parts of Plateau, following reports of attacks in Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos, where dozens of farmers and herders have reportedly been k!lled in s...