In the heart of Plateau State, the community of Riyom is in mourning. Gunmen swept through the area, killing 58 people and destroying more than 80 homes. What happened wasn’t just a tragedy. It was a nightmare that families are now struggling to wake up from. The pain is raw and the grief is heavy. People there are saying they’ve had enough. “We’re tired of burying our loved ones,” one resident said quietly, eyes filled with loss.
These killings are just the latest in a wave of violence that has plagued the region for years. Tensions between herders and farmers are often blamed, but for the people on the ground, politics don’t matter when homes are burning and lives are lost. Thousands have been displaced. Children have lost their parents. Entire communities are now in survival mode.
Local leaders are begging the government to step in. Not just with words or temporary deployments, but with real action that addresses the root causes and brings lasting peace. For the people of Plateau, this isn’t just a security issue. It’s a plea for dignity, for safety, and for the simple right to live without fear.
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