Seven victims buried after Plateau community attack
Residents and leaders in Bassa Local Government Area have buried seven people killed in a recent attack. The mass burial took place at a primary school in Miango and was marked by protests and demands for justice. Ezekiel Bini, National President of Irigwe Youths Movement, and His Royal Highness Ronku Aku condemned the violence and called for government intervention. Among the victims were Abbas Musa and five family members killed on February 26, 2026.
What happened
- The burial was held on Saturday for seven victims killed by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area.
- Mourners protested with placards demanding justice and an end to violence against the Irigwe community.
- Ezekiel Bini criticized the continued attacks and arrests of Irigwe community members over unrelated incidents.
- His Royal Highness Ronku Aku called for an end to open grazing and urged government action for peace.
- Abbas Musa was killed on February 23, 2026, while five family members were killed on February 26, 2026.
