At least two people were killed and several others injured in a fresh attack on Kyeng village in Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Sunday night, marking another tragic incident in the ongoing wave of violence affecting communities in the region. The assault, carried out by suspected Fulani bandits, involved hours of sporadic gunfire as the armed attackers invaded the village while residents were asleep. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday morning, condemning the killings and highlighting the failure of security agencies to respond promptly to distress calls.
National President of BYM, Barr. Solomon Mwatiri, expressed deep anguish over the loss of two young Berom men, describing the attack as unprovoked and barbaric. The statement, issued by the association’s National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, detailed how the armed assailants ambushed the villagers, unleashing terror in the quiet community. Despite frantic appeals for help, security forces did not arrive in time, leaving the victims defenseless and exposed to the violence. The attackers reportedly fled into nearby bushes after carrying out the killings.
The identities of the deceased were disclosed as Peter Dung, 22, and Amos Bele Danbwarang, 19, both young men who were shot dead during the attack. The BYM condemned the killings as part of a broader pattern of violence targeting innocent native communities in Plateau State. The association emphasized that this incident follows closely on the heels of another deadly attack in Barkin Ladi LGA, where over 10 people were massacred by rampaging bandits just days earlier. These recurring assaults have raised alarm over the deteriorating security situation in the state.
The BYM called on security agencies to immediately pursue the perpetrators, arrest them, and ensure justice is served. The group also urged the federal and state governments to take firm and decisive action to end the persistent killings and insecurity plaguing Plateau communities. The association stressed that the continued attacks reflect a systemic failure to protect vulnerable populations and called for urgent intervention to restore peace and stability.
This latest violence underscores the urgent need for coordinated security responses and long-term solutions to address the root causes of insecurity in Plateau State. As communities remain on edge, the call for accountability and protection grows louder, with residents demanding concrete actions from authorities to prevent further loss of life.
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