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…
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