Miyetti Allah vigilantes, bandits exchange gunfire in Plateau forest
A violent clash has broken out between suspected bandits and members of the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group in Odare Forest, near Kukawa village in Dengi District, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post shared on X on Wednesday.
According to the post, the incident happened on Monday, July 7, around 4:30 p.m., when the vigilantes reportedly entered the forest for an operation.
“They were suddenly ambushed by armed bandits, leading to a heavy exchange of gunfire,” Makama wrote.
According to Makama, community sources said the clash resulted in casualties on both sides, although the exact number of those injured or killed remains unclear.
“A joint security team responded to a distress call and moved to the area, but thick forest and difficult terrain have made access challenging. For now, efforts to fully assess the situation inside the forest have not been successful due to security risks,” Makama added.
Meanwhile, military and other security agencies have launched a coordinated operation to gain control of the area and confirm the extent of the incident.
Authorities have urged residents of nearby communities to stay alert and report any suspicious movements.
Miyetti Allah vigilantes, bandits exchange gunfire in Plateau forest
