2 Killed, 120 Cattle Stolen in Terrorist Attack in Wase, Plateau State

Terrorists have reportedly rustled about 120 cattle and killed two herders at an isolated Fulani settlement on the outskirts of Gimbi Town in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2026, prompting troops of Sector 2, Operation Hakorin Damisa (OPEP), Wase, to respond to the report.

According to military sources, the troops arrived at the location and discovered that the attackers had already fled with the rustled cattle.

No contact was established with the attackers as troops commenced search operations and efforts to track their movement.

The military has continued to search the surrounding areas in an effort to recover the stolen livestock and locate the perpetrators.

Further details on the identities of the deceased herders and the circumstances surrounding the attack were not immediately available.