Angry women from Gashish community on Monday destroyed a security checkpoint mounted by Operation Enduring Peace near Kassa in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The checkpoint had been set up to maintain law and order along the highway and surrounding communities.
However, the protesters said their action was driven by frustration over what they described as persistent attacks on their people.
The protest followed Sunday night assaults on Hurum-Gashish community, where gunmen killed four people and injured five others, as well as a separate attack on the Bachi community that left two dead and several injured.
The women said residents remained exposed to repeated violence despite the presence of security operatives.
“We are tired of burying our children and husbands. The soldiers are here, yet we are still dying. If they cannot protect us, they should leave,” said Mercy Dachung.
Another protester, Nancy Gyang, said security personnel often arrived after attacks had occurred. “We removed the checkpoint because it has not stopped the killings,” she said.
A community leader, Chundung Bot, said residents had lost confidence in the security presence, calling on the government and relevant authorities to take urgent steps to restore peace.
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