A student of Plateau State Polytechnic, identified as Priscilla, has died after battling injuries she sustained during a deadly herdsmen attack in Heipang community, located in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack, which occurred on April 1, 2026, reportedly threw the community into panic as armed assailants stormed the area and opened fire on residents, leaving deaths and injuries in their wake.
During the violent incident, another student identified as Gloria was killed on the spot, while several others sustained gunshot wounds, including Priscilla, who was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
She had reportedly remained hospitalized for weeks, fighting for her life as doctors worked to stabilize her condition. However, despite medical efforts, she eventually succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Her death has added to the grief already felt by students, friends, and residents still recovering from the shock of the earlier attack.
Following news of her passing, friends and colleagues took to Facebook to express sorrow and pay tribute to her memory, describing her as a young life cut short by violence.
Many of the condolence messages reflected pain, frustration, and renewed calls for stronger security measures in Plateau communities that have continued to witness repeated attacks and deadly clashes.
The tragic loss of both Gloria and Priscilla has once again drawn attention to the persistent insecurity affecting several parts of Plateau State, where residents have repeatedly called for urgent intervention to protect lives and prevent further bloodshed.