Plateau mining site attack leaves three women dead, one other wounded

At least three women were killed and another person was wounded when gunmen fired on a mining site in the Rakum community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers reportedly reached the site at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026, fired sporadically at workers, and then left the area. Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, confirmed the incident. He said, “The incident happened at Rakum. Three women were killed while another person was injured when the attackers stormed the mining site and opened fire.” Tengwong expressed concern about the safety of residents and workers in the area, and he urged security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible. “Another sad development that has further heightened concerns over the safety of people working and living in the area,” he said. “We are calling on the security operatives to immediately go after the perpetrators and ensure that those responsible are arrested and brought to justice.” John Silas, a community member who also confirmed the incident, said the attack occurred at about 4 p.m. According to Silas, the attackers opened fire on people at the mining site, killing three women and injuring another person. He expressed concern for residents’ safety, saying they should be able to carry out their legitimate activities without fear of attacks. He also called on security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the attackers and prevent further incidents in the community.