Fear and frustration have become the order of the day in the icy heights of Plateau State. From the quiet farms of Bassa to the thick forests of Barkin Ladi, everyday people are saying, “enough is enough” after the series of attacks that have characterized the region for years now. A handful of locals have decided that they can no longer stand by and watch strangers with guns tear their homes and means of livelihood apart. Their land has bled continuously, and now, they are ready to face the sharp end of the sword in a bid to defend their community from an assault that doesn’t look like it will end anytime soon. In a bid to legalize their advance, they are seeking formal backing from the Federal Government to combine physical combat skills with spiritual traditional tactics in a coordinated effort to reclaim their forests and restore peace. As […]
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