Renewed violence claims 55 lives in Plateau state, Nigeria

Published January 25th, 2024 - 04:28 GMT
Plateau State, Nigeria
This image grab made from an AFPTV video taken in Maiyanga village, in Bokkos local government, on December 27, 2023 shows families burying in a mass grave their relatives killed in deadly attacks conducted by armed groups in Nigeria's central Plateau State. AFP
Highlights
The violence unfolded in Plateau State, where longstanding tensions between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities once again escalated, leading to a day of bloodshed.

ALBAWABA- Tragically, two separate attacks in north-central Nigeria have resulted in the loss of 55 lives, as reported by community leaders and a Red Cross statement. 

The violence unfolded in Plateau State, where longstanding tensions between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities once again escalated, leading to a day of bloodshed. 

The incident underscores the persistent challenges faced by communities in the region and the urgent need for measures to address and mitigate such deadly clashes.

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