A 47-year-old farmer, Samuel Tsok, was killed and over 50 of his cows stolen in a violent attack by suspected Fulani bandits on the Duru-Kamang community in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, early Saturday, May 23, 2026. The incident, described by local residents as a targeted assault, unfolded when Tsok stepped outside his home to investigate unusual sounds, only to be shot dead by the attackers. The assailants, believed to be armed herdsmen, used the distraction to steal his livestock, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
The Berom Youth-Moulders Association (BYM), through its National Publicity Secretary Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Saturday. Tengwong revealed that Tsok was killed while attempting to check the source of strange footsteps behind his house. He emphasized that the attackers deliberately lured him out, making his death a calculated act of violence. “The attempt to check the source of the disturbance behind his house proved fatal for the victim as he was allegedly shot dead on getting to his backyard,” Tengwong stated, adding that the attackers had already begun stealing his cows at the time.
Tengwong condemned the attack as a grim reminder of the ongoing insecurity in Plateau State, particularly in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Bassa Local Government Areas. He expressed outrage that peaceful citizens continue to live under constant threat while criminals operate with near impunity. “It is unacceptable that law-abiding citizens continue to live in fear while criminals unleash violence on communities and destroy their means of livelihood,” he said. The BYM, led by Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, called for urgent action to protect vulnerable communities and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Plateau State Police Command also confirmed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo. In a brief statement, Alabo said the police have launched an investigation into the attack with the goal of identifying and apprehending the assailants. He also noted that efforts are underway to recover the stolen livestock. The police have not yet released details on the number of suspects involved or any leads in the case.
This latest incident adds to a growing list of violent attacks in Plateau State, where cattle rustling and targeted killings have become alarming trends. Communities across the region remain on edge, with many calling for increased security presence and better protection for farmers and herders alike. The killing of Samuel Tsok and the loss of his livestock highlight the urgent need for coordinated action by security agencies and government authorities to restore peace and safety to rural areas. As investigations continue, the people of Duru-Kamang and surrounding communities await justice and hope for a return to normalcy.
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