BARKIN LADI, PLATEAU STATE | APRIL 14, 2026
A 28-year-old man identified as James Iliya has been killed in a suspected ambush along the Barkin Ladi–Kassa road in Plateau State on April 13, 2026, according to local sources.
The victim was returning home when armed attackers ambushed and fatally assaulted him, leaving his body at the scene, said community member Regan Silas.
Rwang Tenglong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, confirmed the incident, stating: "The young man was on his way home when he was attacked. This has thrown the community into fear because this road has become very dangerous."
The killing has heightened concerns over insecurity in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where recurring violence has been recorded in recent weeks.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command spokesman for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
