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Group says two killed, houses set on fire as gunmen attack four villages in Plateau
Gunmen have reportedly killed two persons, and set several houses on fire during their invasion in four communities within the Berom area of the Plateau State.
In a statement on Wednesday by Rwang Tengwong, the spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), condemned the fresh attacks, adding that some residents were also injured during the attack.
He described the incidents as another disturbing threat to the lives and livelihoods of innocent people.
“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,” he said.
Mr Tengwong said that in Dorong village, gunmen reportedly set houses ablaze, leaving residents in fear and causing destruction of property.
He added that at Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire.
He noted that BYM is deeply concerned that these attacks are occurring with increasing frequency and are threatening the safety of rural communities, particularly farmers and other residents who depend on their land for survival.
Alfred Alabo, the police spokesman in the state, was not available for comment. Text and WhatsApp messages put to him were not responded to as of press time.
This comes barely seven days after Peoples Gazette reported that three brothers of the same family members were in Tarai village of Riyom area of the state.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen produced a mixed night for Galatasaray on Friday, scoring against İstanbul Başakşehir before being forced off with an injury that could raise concerns over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Osimhen opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning effort to put Galatasaray ahead.
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However, his night was cut short after he appeared to suffer a problem following a challenge with Christopher Operi in the 23rd minute. The Nigerian striker continued briefly but later felt the problem again after making a run behind the defence and signalled that he could not continue.
Osimhen was eventually substituted in the 33rd minute, with Barış Alper Yılmaz coming on as his replacement.
Initial reports describe the problem as a suspected muscle/groin injury, but there is currently no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timeline. Osimhen himself reportedly admitted after the incident that he did not yet know whether the injury was serious.
The timing could be significant for Nigeria.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar on September 23, before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau on September 27.
That leaves Nigeria with just under three weeks before the Madagascar encounter, meaning Osimhen could still have time to recover if the injury proves minor. However, a significant muscle strain or tear could put his participation in doubt.
For now, Osimhen has not been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ upcoming matches, and his availability will depend on further medical examinations and his recovery over the coming days.
The immediate concern for Nigeria will therefore be the results of those assessments.
He scored a spectacular goal, but the biggest question tonight is whether Osimhen will be fit when Nigeria need him most.
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