A 16-year-old girl identified as Salomi Ishaya has been killed by unidentified assailants in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The teenager was reportedly attacked while returning from a river where she had gone to fetch water, according to a report by Daily Post.
The incident has heightened concerns over the safety of residents in the affected community, particularly amid recurring attacks in parts of Plateau State.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack, including the identity and motive of the assailants, were not immediately clear at the time of the report.
The killing comes amid continuing security concerns in Bassa and other parts of Plateau State, where communities have experienced repeated attacks and loss of lives.
In a separate incident in June 2025, a 16-year-old girl, Laraba Danjuma, was shot during an attack in Jebbu Miango, also in Bassa Local Government Area. She later died from her injuries while being taken to Jos for medical treatment.
Security authorities have repeatedly urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements, while efforts to strengthen security in vulnerable communities continue.
Further details on the latest killing, including whether arrests have been made, were not immediately available.
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