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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has condemned the killing of a 60-year-old woman during an attack in Gwom-Ajang in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government .
The attack , which occurred at about 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, also left another woman seriously injured.
According to BYM, in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, and made available to newsmen in Jos on Sunday, the incident happened while the women were in the farm harvesting soya beans. Tengwong bemoaned persistent attacks in the area and called on security agencies to step up their surveillance.
The statement said, “Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) condemns the attack on women harvesting soya beans at Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, Barkin Ladi LG of Plateau State, which resulted in the death of a 60-year-old woman, Anthonia Sunday, and left another woman, Happiness Gwom, 30, injured.
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“BYM considers this incident deeply disturbing, particularly because the victims were women engaged in lawful agricultural activities to support their families and livelihoods. No citizen should have to risk their life simply to cultivate or harvest crops.
“The persistent insecurity affecting rural communities continues to threaten lives, livelihoods, food production and the economic survival of farming families.”
BYM extended extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, Anthonia Sunday, and wished the injured, Happiness Gwom, a speedy and full recovery. The association called on the Plateau State Government, security agencies and relevant authorities to urgently investigate the attack, identify and apprehend those responsible, and ensure that they are brought to justice.
BYM further demanded security patrols be strengthened and proactive protection adapted farming communities, particularly during the harvest season, when residents must access their farmlands to sustain their households.
