Plateau State, Nigeria – July 20, 2025
In another heartbreaking episode of violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, armed assailants attacked Bindi community in Plateau State, leaving over 30 people dead and many others injured.
Among the victims was the family of a local Christian pastor, who tragically lost nine of his relatives in the brutal assault. The victims included his wife, children, and extended family members.
According to local reports, the attackers stormed the community late at night, setting houses ablaze and shooting indiscriminately. Survivors described the incident as one of the worst attacks in recent months, adding to the rising toll of ethnic-religious conflicts in the region.
Plateau State has long been a hotspot for clashes between farming communities and armed herders, often escalating into religiously charged violence that claims innocent lives.
Religious and civil society leaders have called on the Nigerian government to step up security measures and address the root causes of the unrest, including land disputes, ethnic tensions, and religious intolerance.
Call for Peace and Justice
Bishop Samson Gyang of the Plateau Christian Council condemned the killings, stating:
"This is not just an attack on a community—it is an attack on humanity. We need justice, and we need peace."
The state government has promised an investigation, but residents remain fearful of further violence, urging authorities to provide immediate protection.