TIM VILLAGE, Plateau (BN24) — Five people were killed and 10 thatched houses set on fire in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen on Tim village in the Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State on Tuesday evening, Aug. 19, 2025.
Several others were injured in the attack, which left the village in shock and fear. Initial reports suggest the assault may have been a reprisal linked to allegations of cattle rustling in the area, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama.
The bodies of the victims have since been buried in accordance with local customs, while the injured are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Residents of Tim village have criticized the delayed response of security forces, attributing it to the village’s difficult terrain, poor network coverage, and its remote location. Although calm has returned to the area, locals remain tense and fear further reprisal attacks if underlying grievances are not addressed.
The attack comes amid increasing violence between herders and farmers in Plateau State, with cattle rustling often cited as a major trigger for conflict.
