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Deadly Attack by Militias in Nigeria's Plateau State

12/18/2025

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The December 16, 2025 attack at a mining site in Atoso village, Plateau State, Nigeria, left at least 12 people dead and three abducted after armed men identified as Fulani militias opened fire.
Local leader Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri reported five others were hospitalized.
Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang has engaged with military leaders to bolster security, while communities call for stronger measures to protect rural areas.

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The December 16, 2025 attack at a mining site in Atoso village, Plateau State, Nigeria, left at least 12 people dead and three abducted after armed men identified as Fulani militias opened fire.
Local leader Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri reported five others were hospitalized.
Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang has engaged with military leaders to bolster security, while communities call for stronger measures to protect rural areas.