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Two people have been killed and 116 cows rustled when gunmen attacked Wereng and Tafan communities in Riyom and Barki Ladi local government areas of Plateau state.
According to Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), the incidents happened between October 6 and 12, 2026,
BYM National Publicity Secretary Rwang Tengwong, in a statement on Wednesday, said that in the Wereng incident, gunmen from Fass and Mahanga areas, attacked the community, killing one Mr. David Danjuma, aged 42, while 114 cows were stolen.
In another incident, Tengwong said the same gunmen from the Fulani Settlement in Lugere, on October 13 attacked Tafan in Barkin Ladi local government area killing Mr. James Joro Dung, 48, and stealing two of his cows
While condemning the continued killings, cattle rustling and destruction of farmlands and property across Plateau communities, particularly that of the Berom nation, Tengwong called on government and security agencies to take immediate action to bring the situation to an immediate end..
BYM extended its condolences to the bereaved families and warned that killings, displacement and destruction of livelihoods must not continue to be reduced to statistics without decisive action.
BYM said, “The Association commends the establishment of Department of State Services (DSS) camps in vulnerable communities and calls for their sustained funding, adequate equipment and expansion where necessary.
“BYM also reiterates its longstanding demand for effective buffer zones to protect vulnerable communities, farmlands and property.
“The continued attacks on civilians and reported killings and injuries of security personnel demonstrate the need for a sustained, intelligence-led strategy. Security agencies must move beyond repeatedly repelling attackers to undertaking coordinated, lawful operations against identified terrorist camps and networks, preventing regrouping and bringing perpetrators to justice.
BYM demanded for increase surveillance and targeted patrols along routes frequently used for ambushes, with reliable emergency contacts and prompt responses to distress calls, provision of security across farmlands as we approach the harvest season and investigate the killings of David Danjuma and James Joro Dung, recover the 114 rustled cattle and prosecute perpetrators based on credible evidence.
The association also demanded that authorities should publish appropriate updates on investigations of incidents and security interventions, while countering misinformation with verified facts and addressing unlawful incitement through due process.
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