Bandit Militia Attack Kills Eight in Nigeria's Plateau State
More than one hundred armed bandits carried out a coordinated shooting in a village within Plateau State, Nigeria, on June 1, 2026. Local authorities confirmed that at least eight villagers were killed and 15 others sustained serious injuries during the raid. The attackers set fire to several homes before retreating into the nearby forests. This incident reflects the ongoing instability in Nigeria's Middle Belt, where ethnic tensions and banditry continue to cause significant civilian displacement.