At least five people have been confirmed dead following a reprisal attack in Kwi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, after suspected Berom militias reportedly shot and killed several cows belonging to Fulani herders.
The incident was contained in a post shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday on X.
According to Makama, the initial attack happened around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, when armed youths invaded grazing areas in Kwi and opened fire on herders’ livestock.
“More than a dozen cows were killed, while several others sustained gunshot and machete wounds,” Makama wrote.
Security sources said the attack on the cattle led to a swift reprisal later that night, which resulted in the deaths of five people within the same area.
“The attackers shot over ten cows and butchered some. In the night, there was a counter-attack that led to the death of five people,” Makama added.
The situation has reportedly created tension in the area, forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven and other security agencies have since been deployed to restore peace and prevent further violence.
