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Plateau lawmakers seek immediate security response after Barkin Ladi killings

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 11:36 UTC
Plateau lawmakers seek immediate security response after Barkin Ladi killings
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Plateau State House of Assembly has called for urgent security intervention in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area after recent attacks and killings, according to Punch Nigeria. The available report does not provide details of the incidents, the number of victims or the specific measures requested by the lawmakers.

The Plateau State House of Assembly has called for urgent security intervention in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following recent attacks and killings, Punch Nigeria reports. The appeal concerns the security situation in the local government area, which is in Plateau State. The report does not specify when the attacks occurred, how many people were killed or whether anyone was injured.

It also does not identify the groups or individuals responsible for the violence. No details were provided about arrests, displacement or damage to property. The assembly’s call indicates that lawmakers want security authorities to respond quickly to the killings and address the situation in Barkin Ladi.

The report does not state which security agencies were contacted or outline any operational response.

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