2025-12-18 00:00:00
Vanguard reports that gunmen attacked a mining community in Plateau State, killing 12 people and abducting others in an assault that adds to security concerns around mining routes and rural settlements.
Witness accounts cited in the report suggest the attackers struck at night, with security responders later evacuating bodies and searching surrounding areas.
The incident has renewed calls for stronger protection for communities hosting artisanal and commercial mining activity.
Punch also reported the incident, noting that victims were miners and that the attack occurred around Barkin Ladi in Plateau State. (Punch)
Daily Post similarly reported the fatalities and abductions, describing the incident as another sign of worsening insecurity in parts of the North-Central. (Daily Post)
Analysis/Echotitbits take: Plateau’s repeated rural attacks highlight the need for better intelligence-led policing and tighter control of mining corridors where cash and minerals can attract violent groups. Watch for arrests, community-led early warning systems, and whether federal and state authorities deploy specialised security to mining belts.
Source: Vanguard — December 18, 2025 (https://elanzanews.ng/gunmen-kill-12-miners-abduct-three-in-plateau/)
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