Gbagyi Youths Condemn Killing in Toto, Demand Justice Over Alleged Herdsmen Attack
By Yahaya Idris, Nasarawa
Reports reaching Global Times Nigeria indicate that members of the Gbagyi community in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have come under renewed violent attacks, allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen.
The Concerned Gbagyi Youth Forum has strongly condemned the killing of Mr. Lazarus Adamu and the attack on Mr. Solomon Musa in Dikko Community, describing the incident as barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable.
In a statement issued and signed by its President, Joshua Yakubu Iko, the forum said it received with deep shock and outrage the news of the brutal killing of Adamu and the grievous injuries inflicted on Musa following what it described as an unprovoked attack allegedly carried out by Fulani herders on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
The group said the attack has thrown the deceased’s family and the entire community into mourning, fear, and anguish.
According to the forum, the killing of Lazarus Adamu and the attack on Solomon Musa are not isolated incidents but part of a disturbing pattern of violence threatening the peace, security, and continued existence of the Gbagyi people in their ancestral land.
The youth group called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and other security agencies to immediately launch a comprehensive investigation, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure they are brought to justice.
It stressed that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.
The forum further urged the Nasarawa State Government, the Chairman of Toto Local Government Area, and the Federal Government to treat the incident with the urgency it deserves, insisting that the lives of Gbagyi people must not be treated as expendable.
It also demanded increased security deployment to Dikko and surrounding communities to prevent further attacks and possible reprisals.
The group appealed for urgent medical support for Solomon Musa and compensation for the family of the late Lazarus Adamu, noting that such intervention would demonstrate the government’s commitment to protecting the lives and welfare of its citizens.
On the recurring farmer-herder crisis in Toto LGA, the forum called for sincere and decisive dialogue aimed at finding a lasting solution to the conflict.
It warned that peace cannot thrive where impunity persists, adding that perpetrators of violence must face the full weight of the law while preventive measures are strengthened.
The forum maintained that the Gbagyi people remain peaceful and law-abiding but cautioned that their patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
It warned that failure by relevant authorities to act decisively could embolden criminal elements and push communities toward self-help, a situation it said must be avoided.
The group extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Lazarus Adamu and prayed for the speedy recovery of Solomon Musa, insisting that justice must prevail.
“Enough is enough,” the statement declared.
Below is the press statement:
PRESS STATEMENT
From: The Concerned Gbagyi Youth Forum, Toto LGA, Nasarawa State
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Subject: Condemnation of the Gruesome Killing of Mr. Lazarus Adamu and Attack on Mr. Solomon Musa in Dikko Community
The Concerned Gbagyi Youth Forum, Toto LGA, received with deep shock, pain, and total outrage the news of the brutal killing of one of our own, Mr. Lazarus Adamu, and the grievous injury inflicted on Mr. Solomon Musa, following an unprovoked attack allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herders yesterday, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Dikko Community, Toto Local Government Area.
We condemn in the strongest possible terms this senseless and barbaric act that has once again cut short an innocent life, thrown a family into mourning, and left our entire community in fear and anguish. The killing of Mr. Lazarus Adamu and the attack on Mr. Solomon Musa are not isolated incidents, but part of a disturbing pattern of violence that continues to threaten the peace, security, and existence of our people in their ancestral land.
Our Demands
Immediate Action by Security Agencies: We call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security outfits to swiftly launch a full-scale investigation, apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime, and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Justice must not only be done, but must be seen to be done.
Government Intervention: We urge the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, the Chairman of Toto LGA, and the Federal Government to treat this matter with the urgency it deserves. The lives of Gbagyi people are not expendable. We demand adequate security deployment to Dikko and surrounding communities to prevent further attacks and reprisals.
Medical and Humanitarian Support: We request immediate medical support for Mr. Solomon Musa and compensation for the family of the late Mr. Lazarus Adamu. The government must show that it values the lives of its citizens.
Lasting Solution: We call for a sincere and decisive dialogue on the farmer-herder crisis in Toto LGA. Peace cannot exist where impunity thrives. Perpetrators must face consequences, and preventive measures must be enforced.
We wish to state categorically that the Gbagyi people are peace-loving and law-abiding. However, our patience should not be mistaken for weakness. If the relevant authorities fail to act, they risk emboldening criminal elements and pushing communities toward self-help, which we do not desire.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Lazarus Adamu and pray for the quick recovery of Mr. Solomon Musa. The blood of our brother cries for justice, and we shall not rest until it is served.
Enough is enough.
Signed:
Joshua Yakubu Iko
President, Concerned Gbagyi Youth Forum
Toto LGA, Nasarawa State.
