Three persons were killed and four others injured on Wednesday when gunmen invaded Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack, which occurred at about 7:30 a.m., targeted Gwon village in Rim Community. Those killed were identified as Stephen Maigadi, 57; Josiah Dachollom, 32; and Davou Sunday. The injured include Silvester Joshua, 23; Samson Musa, 25; Joshua Daniel; and Jonathan Yakubu.
In a statement, President of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM), Barr. Dalyop Solomon, said the incident was carried out by “three groups of armed foot soldiers” who had made failed attempts to invade the village for three consecutive days.
“Shortly after the inhabitants concluded Christian morning devotion, the attackers struck, killing three unsuspecting residents,” the statement read.
According to BYM, a second assault occurred later the same day at about 6:46 p.m. in Rinyan village, Tahoss Community, also in Riyom LGA. The gunmen were repelled by personnel of Operation Safe Haven’s Sector 6, who reinforced police officers already on the ground.
BYM commended the security agencies for their swift intervention, describing it as a confidence-building measure in community safety.
The group, however, urged the Federal and State governments to declare “Bangai Fulani and other assailant-infested areas” as terrorist enclaves to restore peace in Berom land and across Plateau State.
It also called on local vigilantes and other community-based security outfits to maintain close collaboration with conventional security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
