Opaluwa Oguche media

Grief has enveloped families in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following the killing of five Fulani youths in an attack on February 19 in Plateau State. The victims were returning from Dorowan Babuje when they were ambushed at about 7:00 p.m. while passing through the Jong Fulani community. Three of those identified are Tahiru Muhammad, Jibrin Salisu, and Abdulmumin Isyak. According to community sources, one of the victims was beheaded, while others were shot. Security personnel later recovered empty 7.62mm Special cartridges and a motorcycle at the scene. Family members described the victims as young men involved in pastoral activities and community life. Relatives gathered overnight as news of the killings spread, with local leaders calling for calm while urging security agencies to ensure accountability. Livelihoods Under Threat Beyond the loss of lives, residents say the continued targeting of livestock is worsening hardship for pastoral families whose income depends largely on ...

The videos of bandit leader Auta openly displaying weapons and boldly sharing his location have sparked serious questions. How does someone allegedly involved in banditry record and circulate such content without immediate consequences? That’s the angle Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada is leaning on. He argues that the ease with which these videos surface suggests something deeper, alleging that certain politicians may be sponsoring bandits and undermining security efforts.