On Saturday night, gunmen opened fire on Alhaji Yakubu, the chairman of the [Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyetti_Allah_Cattle_Breeders_Association_of_Nigeria), in Langai Ward of the [Mangu Local Government Area](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangu,_Plateau_State), [Plateau State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau_State). Yakubu survived the assault but sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.
**What happened to the MACBAN chairman?**
- The shooting occurred late Saturday night in Langai Ward.
- Alhaji Yakubu was hit by multiple bullets and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital.
- No fatalities were reported in this specific incident.
**Who responded to the attack?**
Plateau State MACBAN Chairman Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo confirmed the event, stating, “The incident has been reported. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.” He added that the association is working to identify those responsible.
**Why is the region on edge?**
The assault comes amid a surge in violence across Mangu and other parts of Plateau State, where recent weeks have seen several deaths linked to clashes between farming and herding communities, cattle rustling, farmland destruction, and retaliatory attacks.
**What are the demands from authorities?**
Local leaders and residents are urging security agencies to swiftly investigate the shooting, apprehend the perpetrators, and implement measures to prevent possible revenge attacks.
**Has the police commented?**
The spokesperson for the [Plateau State Police Command](https://www.npf.gov.ng/) , SP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to media inquiries at the time of publication.