Baby Burned Alive? Sh*cking New Attack Leaves 9-Month-Old And 3 Others Dead In Plateau!
While much of Nigeria celebrated Democracy Day with parades, protests, and political rhetoric, a small farming community in Plateau State woke to a chilling tragedy. In Nkiendowro, a quiet village nestled in Bassa Local Government Area, four innocent lives were violently cut short — including a 9-month-old baby. This latest incident is another painful reminder that for many Nigerians, security is still a dream deferred.
BACKGROUND:
Plateau State, a region known for its lush green hills and agricultural abundance, has in recent years become synonymous with bloodshed. Recurring attacks by suspected armed herders and criminal gangs have transformed once-peaceful communities into zones of fear and grief. Bassa LGA, in particular, has been a flashpoint in these tragic cycles of violence.
On Wednesday, June 12, that cycle claimed four more lives — two women, a man, and a baby.
THE INCIDENT:
The victims were reportedly on their way to the Farin-Gada market in Jos, transporting tomatoes — likely the fruits of their labor — when armed attackers struck. They were ambushed in Nkiendowro village.
Two others were injured and are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed facility. Josiah Zongo, security commander for the Miango community, confirmed the devastating incident and disclosed that the bodies had been moved to the mortuary.
So far, the Plateau State Police Command has not issued a statement or response.
ANALYSIS:
What makes this tragedy even more disturbing is its routine nature. Attacks on farming communities in Plateau have become alarmingly frequent, yet responses from law enforcement and political leaders are often delayed — if they come at all.
There are also broader implications: these attacks are not just personal tragedies. They are a threat to food security, economic stability, and national unity. When farmers can no longer move produce to market safely, entire local economies collapse. When children are no longer safe in their mothers’ arms, the future feels increasingly uncertain.
The silence from authorities only deepens public frustration and widens the trust gap between communities and their government.
CONCLUSION:
As Nigeria grapples with rising inflation, political tensions, and public protests, the killing of a 9-month-old baby and three other innocent citizens in Plateau State barely makes a ripple on the national radar. Yet, for the families affected, this loss is eternal.
It’s time the nation stopped treating these attacks as background noise and demanded accountability, justice, and most importantly — a plan. Not just for Plateau, but for all communities where peace remains out of reach.
Because if a baby can be killed in silence, what does that say about the value of life in Nigeria today?
