Gunmen raid four Plateau communities, kill two

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

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

Lyop Gabriel, resident of the affected area said the attack on Gwa-Wereng Rim occurred at about 9:30 p.m. when gunmen reportedly invaded the community and opened fire on residents.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos, Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of BYM said the attackers killed Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, at Gwa-Wereng Rim, while his cousin, Yakubu, sustained serious injuries.

The association said 47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze was also killed by suspected attackers at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m.

According to the statement, another attack occurred in Dorong, where the attackers allegedly set houses ablaze, destroying property and forcing residents to flee.

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

“The attacks, which occurred on the night of 11 August 2026, were reported in at least four locations. In Gwa-Wereng Rim, gunmen attacked the community and killed Mr. Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, while his cousin, Yakubu, was fatally injured. In Kyeng Village, Bachi District, 47-year-old Mr. Stephen Dachollom Kaze was reportedly killed by Fulani militia at about 8:30 p.m.

“In another incident at Dorong, attackers reportedly set houses ablaze, leaving residents in fear and causing destruction of property. At Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire, further heightening tension and insecurity in the area”.

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

The association expressed concern over the alleged 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 apprehend those responsible for the attacks.

It also urged the authorities to ensure that perpetrators of the killings and destruction were arrested and prosecuted.

The association appealed to the Plateau State Government and other relevant authorities to provide immediate assistance to affected families and communities, particularly those who lost loved ones, homes and other property in the attacks.

BYM condoled with the families of Mwagwong and Kaze and wished Yakubu a speedy recovery.

The association also urged residents to remain vigilant, peaceful and united, stressing the need for concerted efforts to prevent further escalation of violence in the affected communities.

It called for urgent and decisive security action to protect lives and property and restore confidence among residents.