At least 28 people have reportedly been killed in a renewed wave of attacks across parts of Plateau State, despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government to contain the worsening security situation.

The attacks have been reported in Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas, with residents facing disruptions to farming and livestock activities.

The latest incident occurred on Sunday evening in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly attacked a vehicle carrying Fulani herders.

Two Herders Killed in Bukuru

According to Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Plateau State, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle at about 5:30 p.m. near the Total filling station in Bukuru.

Babayo said the victims were returning from a cattle market and were travelling towards Bassa Local Government Area when the attack occurred.

He said two people were killed while six others sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

One other person was also reported missing following the attack.

Babayo condemned the incident and called on security agencies to investigate the attack, identify those responsible and bring them to justice.

Fresh Violence Despite Curfew

The latest attack came less than two weeks after another incident around Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where five people were reportedly killed and another person injured.

Other attacks have also been reported in parts of the state in recent weeks, including an incident in Lamor, Pushit District of Mangu, where residents said gunmen attacked a herding community and killed several cattle.

The continuing violence has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the government’s curfew in preventing attacks in the affected areas.

Curfew Imposed in Three LGAs

The Plateau State Government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu on September 21 following a series of attacks.

The restriction, announced by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, limits movement in the three local government areas between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily.

The government said the measure was intended to maintain public order, enable security agencies to stabilise affected communities and protect lives and property.

However, several incidents have been reported since the curfew was introduced.

On September 22, a security personnel attached to Operation Rainbow was reportedly killed along Gagshi Road, while three civilians were also killed in a separate incident at Rakok, also known as Kafi Abu, in Barkin Ladi.

The Plateau State Police Command later confirmed the death of a Chief Superintendent of Police and three civilians in the attacks.

Police Yet to Comment on Latest Attack

Attempts by Daily Trust to obtain comments from the spokespersons of Operation Enduring Peace and the Plateau State Police Command on the latest Bukuru attack reportedly did not receive a response.

The latest deaths have added to concerns over renewed violence in Plateau communities, where attacks have disrupted livelihoods and increased fears among residents.

Authorities and community leaders have continued to call for restraint and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies rather than take the law into their own hands.

The circumstances surrounding the latest attacks remain under investigation, while the reported death toll has not been independently confirmed by the police.