The Kanam Development Association of Plateau State has raised the alarm over the killing of no fewer than 20 security personnel, including local vigilantes, by bandits. According to the group, the security agents, who were part of a patrol team, were ambushed in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area on Friday. The Kanam group described the attack as part of a prolonged wave of insecurity that has plagued the border communities linking Plateau with Taraba State and Bauchi State for over three to four years. The patrol team consisted of military personnel and local vigilantes operating in two vehicles. About 12 security personnel, including two senior military officers, were killed.

Source: Punch March 15, 2026 00:11 UTC