Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.

1. Daily Trust: Plateau Killings: Death Toll Hits 13 as Survivors Narrate Ordeal

The death toll of the Friday’s attack on the wedding travellers at Mangun community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 13.

In addition to the eight corpses that were recovered on Saturday, the bodies of the four travellers earlier declared missing were said to be recovered yesterday, while one of those injured was also confirmed dead.

Our Take: Beyond condemnation, the Plateau State government should work with the federal government to ensure justice through swift investigation, arrest, and prosecution of the perpetrators while providing trauma support for survivors and taking concrete steps to prevent the recurrence of such senseless bloodshed.

2. Vanguard: Insecurity: Tinubu Orders  Action on Insurgents, Plateau Killings

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to work with other security and intelligence agencies to ensure those responsible for the killing of travellers in Plateau State are arrested and brought to book.

Our Take: President Tinubu’s directive must be urgently backed by coordinated action from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, and the National Security Advisor to ensure the swift identification, arrest, and prosecution of the perpetrators of the Plateau killings.

3. Punch: Pastoral Crisis: 11 States Embrace Federal Government’s Ranching Plan as Killings Surge

Punch reports that eleven states are taking steps to commence ranching as a way to address the age-long violent clashes between herders and farmers, which have claimed several lives.

While some states have allocated lands for ranching, many others have pledged lands, and a few are developing policies that will guide the initiative as a viable business venture.

Our Take: The states must move beyond land allocation and policy promises to the urgent and transparent implementation of ranching initiatives, and ensure that allocated lands are developed with necessary infrastructure, herder sensitisation is prioritised, and security measures are enforced to prevent further bloodshed.