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Nigeria: Troops foil Armed Berom militias moving to atack Fulani communities in Mangu, Plateau
2026-08-12

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Troops Foil Armed Berom Militias Moving To Attack Fulani Communities in Mangu, Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have engaged armed Berom militias
…the largest ethnic group in Plateau State, they are primarily Christians and farmers, though some hunt as well…
following reports of their movement from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area to carry out attacks in some fulani communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

A military source told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sub-Sector 81, reinforced by additional personnel from Headquarters Sector 8, mobilised to the general area at about 7:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026, following an advance report on the movement of the armed group.

The militias were reportedly moving towards Gwomgada, Dorong and Kaduno communities in Langai District of Mangu LGA.

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