Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - A 70-year-old farmer, Mr. Ngwe Weyi, has been k!lled in an early morning attack along the Zanhwran-Nkiedonwro Road in Teegbe village, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident, according to a statement by the Publicity
Secretary of Miango Youth Development Association (MYDA), Mr. Weyi Agara,
occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Agara said the victim was attacked by Fulani militias while
on his way to his farm, adding that he d!ed from injuries sustained during the
incident.
He said the deceased left behind his wife and two children,
who are now faced with the consequences of the loss of their breadwinner.
The MYDA spokesman described the incident as a recurring
pattern of violence against members of the Irigwe community, alleging that the
attacks were part of a systematic attempt to displace the people from their
ancestral communities.
He called on security agencies and relevant authorities to
urgently strengthen security around farming communities and access routes in
the area to prevent further attacks and protect farmers.
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