A 58-year-old community leader, Daniel Pulle, and a woman, Deborah Benjamin Kak, have been killed in separate attacks by suspected Fulani terrorists in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State, sparking fresh alarm over rising insecurity in the region. The attacks occurred on Sunday evening, with both victims falling victim to violent gunfire in their respective communities. Daniel Pulle was ambushed while returning home on his motorcycle, and Deborah Kak was shot during an attack on her residence, later succumbing to her injuries at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).
According to Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth-Moulders Association (BYM), Pulle was attacked at approximately 7:55 p.m. near a bridge leading to Gana-Ropp in Ropp District, Barkin Ladi LGA. He was riding home after an outing when gunmen opened fire, killing him on the spot. The attack took place just minutes from his home, underscoring the vulnerability of even peaceful civilians in the area.
In a separate incident, Mrs. Deborah Benjamin Kak was attacked at her residence in Lwa village, Bachi District of Riyom LGA. She was shot during the assault and rushed to JUTH for emergency treatment. Despite medical efforts, she died from her injuries on Sunday, as confirmed by conflict journalist Kim Masara Usman in a Facebook post. Usman highlighted that Kak was not involved in any conflict or confrontation — she was simply at home when the attack occurred.
The Berom Youth Moulders Association expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent lives in affected communities. In a statement released on Monday morning, the group called for intensified security measures to protect residents and prevent further attacks. They emphasized the urgent need for government and security agencies to act decisively to restore peace and safety.
Kim Masara Usman, who confirmed the incidents, described the killings as senseless and tragic. He noted that Pulle was a peaceful man returning to his family when he was gunned down, and that Kak’s death was a result of a brutal attack on her home. The journalist’s account underscores the indiscriminate nature of the violence plaguing the region.
These killings add to a growing list of security challenges in Plateau State, where communities continue to face threats from armed groups. The deaths of Pulle and Kak have sent shockwaves through their villages and raised alarm among local leaders and residents. As the situation remains tense, calls for immediate government intervention and enhanced security presence in the affected areas are growing louder. The hope is that these tragic events will prompt decisive action to end the cycle of violence and protect lives in Plateau State.
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