Four children were k!lled by armed Fulani herdsmen in Dorong village, Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

 

 

 

The victims were identified as Precious Joshuah, 17; Isa’ac Joshuah, 9; Mary Joshuah, 7; and Eve Sambo,

 

 

Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on December 13, 2025 said that the attack occurred less than 48 hours after coordinated assaults on pastoral communities in Barkin Ladi, Jos East and Riyom LGAs, during which no fewer than 168 cattle were rustled and several others poisoned.

 

 

 

According to him, on Wednesday evening, Militia from Plateau rustled 137 cattle around Nding community in Fan District of Barkin Ladi LGA, while another 34 cattle were driven away from Kukukah community in Jos East LGA, with only three later returning.

 

 

 

Less than 24 hours later, nine cows reportedly d!ed after grazing on poisoned substances around Kwi village in Riyom LGA, further heightening tension across the affected areas.

 

 

 

A community leader in Foron District, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Dorong attack was carried out in the early hours of Thursday.

 

“The atmosphere has been tense since the cattle rustling incidents. People have been living in fear, warning that reprisals were imminent if nothing was done. Sadly, those fears have now materialised,” the source said.

 

 

 

Security sources confirmed the incident, adding that troops and other security operatives had been deployed to the area to prevent further escalation and restore calm.

 

 

 

“We therefore renewed calls on the Plateau State Government and concerned security agencies to urgently intervene, arrest perpetrators on all sides, and address the underlying causes of the recurring violence.”

 

 

 

As of the time of filing this report, authorities were yet to issue an official statement on the Dorong incident.