baby shot in the stomach during last Sunday's attack on Barkin Ladi by herdsmen (photo)

According to Minority Report Nigeria, at least 17 people
were killed in the early hours of Sunday, September 13 in
Zakupwang community, Foron District and Fan village in
Fan District of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.

The attack was carried out by Fulani herdsmen between
the hours of 12am to 1am. This is one of the survivors of
the attack...a baby shot in the stomach...

The incident was confirmed by Hon. Istifanus Gyang, the
member representing Riyom/Barkin Ladi federal
constituency in the National Assembly.

"We have received
with shock the killings of 17 persons through violent attacks
on seven villages of Barkin-Ladi Local Government
Area." he said.

He appealed to the Berom and Fulani stakeholders not to
allow the unfortunate incidence to disrupt the on-going
peace efforts.

Below are names and ages of some of the victims
1. Miracle Bitrus (2)
2. Anita Dafom (2)
3. Tis Dafom (4)
4. Wang Luka (12)
5. Samuel Palle (25)
6. Deborah Dafom (26)
7. Dalyop Weng (30)

The identity of the rest are yet to be revealed.