The Mwaghavul Development Association, through a statement signed by Tubwot Joël, director of public affairs, on behalf of president Kyesmang Yusuf, said the incidents struck Kikyau, Larkas, Ntul and Kinat. It said the most recent assault occurred in Kinat on the night of 12th September 2026, when Mr. Katbam Titus, 29, was killed by suspected herders, whom the group described as armed Fulanis.
The association said the Kinat attack took place only hours after the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, met community and Fulani leaders in Mangu and urged both sides to end hostilities, while promising military action against attackers. The movement said the timing underlined a worrying pattern of violence that exploits periods of dialogue.
Earlier, the group reported that Mr. Geoffrey Gumut, 55, was beheaded in Kikyau on 11 September, and that his head had not been recovered. In Larkas, Panyam District, Danjuma Kyesle, 45, suffered a machete wound and remains under medical care; the group said security personnel were allegedly stationed in the community when that attack occurred. In Ntul, Mangu District, it said Pius Dachen, 50, and Zadok Irmiya, 25, were also killed.
The statement voiced outrage. "We are deeply outraged by the fresh attack on Kinat, Mangu Local Government Area," it said. The movement added, "Four incidents. Four communities. Multiple victims," and asked, "How many more attacks must occur before those responsible are decisively dealt with?"
The Mwaghavul Development Association has called on the GOC, other security agencies and Plateau and federal authorities to investigate the four incidents, identify and prosecute perpetrators, and examine allegations of negligence where security personnel were present. It also urged Fulani leaders who attended the GOC meeting to condemn violence and help identify armed elements.
Community advocate Masara Kim separately posted claims that eight people were killed on the night of 13 September in other Plateau locations, including six in Dungus, Jos South LGA, and two in Vodni, Mangu LGA. Those additional claims were reported as unverified at the time the local outlet filed its report. Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful, with the command spokesperson Alfred Alabo reportedly unreachable by phone.
The spate of killings adds to recurring concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in parts of Plateau marked by prolonged farmer-herder tensions and communal violence. Local leaders are seeking immediate investigations and a more visible security presence to prevent further attacks.
