Plateau Massacre: Grieving Man Recounts How Gunmen Killed Pregnant Sister In Labour Room

A resident of Kawel village in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has recounted the heartbreaking death of his pregnant younger sister during the recent attack on the community by suspected armed bandits.

Daniel Nanle shared the tragic account while speaking to Plateau State Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, who visited the community on Thursday to sympathize with victims and their families.

According to Nanle, his younger sister, Larai Danjuma, went into labour on the night of the attack and was rushed to the community’s Primary Health Centre, where she was admitted to the labour room to give birth.

He said the family’s joy turned into tragedy when the attackers stormed the health facility and killed her alongside other patients and healthcare workers.

Recounting the incident, Nanle said:

“My immediate younger sister, Larai Danjuma, was married to Mr. Danjuma Damial. She was taken to the hospital because she was due for delivery. Unfortunately, the attackers came and killed her in the labour room.”

He appealed to the Plateau State Government, the Federal Government, and security agencies to strengthen security and prevent similar attacks on communities.

“I am appealing to the state government, the federal government, and security agencies to intervene.”

The attack on Kawel village is one of several violent incidents that have recently affected communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, raising renewed concerns over the security situation in parts of Plateau State.