Suspected militias kill four soldier, commuters; injure two in Plateau ambush
Militias Ambush Commuters in Plateau State, Four Dead Including Soldier
BARKIN LADI, Plateau State — Suspected militias ambushed a group of commuters on the road leading to the Belsho community in the Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, killing four individuals, including a soldier from the Nigerian Army, and injuring two others.
The attack occurred around 7:26 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources in a post on X. Makama reported that the assailants opened fire on the commuters traveling along the route.
In response to the incident, troops from Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), based in Sho, quickly moved to the scene. Upon arrival, they found four people dead and two others suffering from gunshot wounds. The attackers had already fled the area.
During their examination of the site, troops identified one of the deceased as a Nigerian Army personnel who was returning to his base when he was caught in the ambush. The two injured individuals were transported to the General Hospital in Barkin Ladi for medical treatment.
Following the ambush, military forces launched a manhunt for the assailants and began offensive operations in the region. Local sources have suggested that Fulani herders may be responsible for the attack; however, this allegation has not been independently verified.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the circumstances of the ambush and to identify those involved. This incident marks another violent assault on commuters in the unstable Barkin Ladi area, as security forces intensify their efforts to combat such attacks and ensure the safety of travelers.
