Gunmen killed more than 100 people during two separate attacks in Nigeria this month. The dead included grown men, women, children - even a nine-month-old baby. People died from bullet wounds or machete strikes as attackers went from house to house, showing no mercy. Peter John survived because he climbed onto his roof, but sadly, he lost many family members, including his sister. Security forces had been present earlier that day but left before the killings started.
The violence happened in Plateau State, where farmers clash with herders over land access. Most farmers identify as Christian, while many herders belong to the Muslim Fulani group, which adds religious tension to these conflicts. Witnesses said attackers spoke the Fulani language during these assaults. Local officials made similar statements after the first attack happened earlier this month, but herder groups denied involvement. No arrests have been made, nor has any proven motive emerged for either attack.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang banned night grazing for cattle following these events. He also called on local watch groups to patrol areas after dark with security agencies. Some politicians warn of genocide happening in the region. Critics argue such language distracts from bigger issues like criminal impunity. Many victims currently receive treatment at nearby hospitals with severe injuries.
The violence happened in Plateau State, where farmers clash with herders over land access. Most farmers identify as Christian, while many herders belong to the Muslim Fulani group, which adds religious tension to these conflicts. Witnesses said attackers spoke the Fulani language during these assaults. Local officials made similar statements after the first attack happened earlier this month, but herder groups denied involvement. No arrests have been made, nor has any proven motive emerged for either attack.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang banned night grazing for cattle following these events. He also called on local watch groups to patrol areas after dark with security agencies. Some politicians warn of genocide happening in the region. Critics argue such language distracts from bigger issues like criminal impunity. Many victims currently receive treatment at nearby hospitals with severe injuries.
