14-year-old woman shot as suspected armed herders assault farmers in Plateau-Nasarawa border group

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
6 November 2026, 3:03 pm

A 14-year-old woman, recognized as Amina Ya’u, has sustained gunshot accidents after suspected armed herders allegedly opened fireplace on farmers in Majelisa village, a group bordering Nasarawa and Plateau states.

The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on November 5, 2026, following a report of sporadic gunshots in the neighborhood.

Troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at Jenta, instantly responded to the misery report and moved to the placement.

On arrival, the troops found the teenage sufferer with gunshot wounds, whereas the suspected attackers had fled earlier than their arrival.

Preliminary investigations indicated {that a} group of armed herders allegedly opened fireplace on farmers following a disagreement over grazing actions.

The troops evacuated the injured woman to the General Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State, for medical consideration.

According to safety analyst Zagazola Makama, engagements with Fulani leaders are ongoing to help in figuring out and finding the fleeing suspects.

Troops have additionally intensified patrols and safety presence within the normal space to forestall additional violence and doable escalation of the dispute.