Nigerian Military Urges Self-Defense as Attacks Spread Along Plateau-Bauchi Border

Naijaonpoint_ng | 03-06-2026 11:28am |

The Nigerian military has called on residents of communities along the Plateau-Bauchi border to take measures for self-defense following a series of attacks that resulted in the deaths of 11 civilians and numerous injuries. These assaults occurred in two separate locations approximately 15 to 20 miles southeast of Jos, the capital of Plateau State. The attacks have been linked to groups identified as Fulani-speaking terrorists, raising concerns about the security situation in the region. The military's appeal comes as local populations grapple with the increasing violence and seek ways to protect themselves.

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