“I Relocated to My Village in Mangu With My Children, But Bandits Keep Calling and Threatening Me” — Plateau Widow Cries Out Over Insecurity

A widow in Plateau State, identified as Nanbam, has raised alarm over continued threats from bandits despite relocating with her children to her village in Mangu after her husband was killed in Mushere community. She revealed that the attackers have persistently called and intimidated her, causing fear for her family’s safety. Although she changed her SIM card on relatives’ advice, the threats resumed, leaving her psychologically distressed and struggling to care for her children. Her ordeal highlights the growing insecurity and emotional toll faced by victims of banditry in Plateau State.