Two women were reportedly killed while another sustained gunshot wounds in an isolated attack allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani bandits along a road in Rakung village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on September 28, 2026, when troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace, responded to a report of an attack on three local women.

The sources said troops deployed to the location and discovered that two of the victims had been shot dead, while the third victim, identified as Mrs. Umbule Philip, sustained gunshot wounds.

The bodies of the two deceased victims and the injured woman were evacuated to the General Hospital, Barkin Ladi, for medical attention and further procedures.

Following the attack, the troops activated a manhunt for the assailants and commenced efforts to track down those responsible.

The latest incident adds to the growing security concerns in parts of Barkin Ladi, where attacks on civilians and retaliatory violence have continued to heighten tensions between communities. (Zagazola)