Fresh Plateau Attacks Leave 2 Dead, 1 Injured as Gunmen Storm Berom Communities

Two persons have been killed and another injured following fresh attacks on Berom communities in Plateau State, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has said.

The attacks reportedly occurred on Tuesday night across at least four locations, including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village.

A resident of Gwa-Wereng Rim, Lyop Gabriel, said gunmen invaded the community at about 9:30 p.m. and opened fire on residents.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, BYM National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified one of the victims as Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, who was killed during the attack. His cousin, Yakubu, was also seriously injured.

Tengwong disclosed that 47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze was killed by suspected attackers at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m.

The association said attackers also invaded Dorong, where houses were reportedly set ablaze, destroying property and forcing residents to flee.

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At Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in a gun battle, further heightening tension in the community.

Reacting to the attacks, BYM President, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, condemned the incidents, describing them as a disturbing threat to the lives, livelihoods and safety of rural communities.

The association expressed concern over what it described as the increasing frequency of attacks on communities, particularly farmers and other residents who depend on their farmlands for their livelihoods.

BYM called on security agencies to strengthen their presence in vulnerable communities, intensify surveillance and arrest those responsible for the attacks.

It also urged the authorities to ensure that perpetrators of the killings and destruction were prosecuted, while appealing to the Plateau State Government to provide immediate assistance to affected families and communities.

The association condoled with the families of Mwagwong and Kaze and wished the injured Yakubu a speedy recovery.

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BYM further urged residents to remain vigilant, peaceful and united, stressing the need for urgent and decisive security action to prevent further violence and restore confidence in the affected communities.