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Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has said that two persons were killed while another sustained injuries in coordinated attacks on four Berom communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attacks, which occurred on the night of Tuesday, were reported in at least four locations, including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village.
National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong, in a statement on Wednesday, said gunmen attacked Gwa-Wereng Rim, killing Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, while his cousin, Yakubu, was fatally injured.
The attackers also killed 47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m., the association said.
Tengwong said that another attack was recorded at Dorong, where attackers allegedly set houses ablaze, causing destruction of property and forcing residents to flee in fear.
He said that at Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire, further heightening tension in the community.
BYM described the attacks as a disturbing and serious 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.
While calling on security agencies to immediately strengthen their presence in vulnerable communities, BYM further called for intense surveillance to apprehend those responsible for the attacks.
It also urged the security agencies to ensure that perpetrators of the killings and destruction were arrested and brought to justice.
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.
While wishing Yakubu a speedy recovery, BYM extended its condolences to the families of Mwagwong and Kaze for the loss of their loved ones.
BYM also urged residents to remain vigilant, peaceful and united, stressing that concerted efforts were required to prevent further escalation of violence in affected communities.
Tengwong called for urgent and decisive security action to protect lives and property and restore confidence among residents of the affected communities.
