At least six people have been killed and three others injured in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected Fulani terrorists across Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State, according to the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM). The attacks, which occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and early Sunday, July 5, 2026, targeted farming communities and residential areas, leaving families devastated and communities in fear. The BYM confirmed the incidents in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, who condemned the violence as unprovoked and part of a sustained campaign against Christian communities in the region.
The first attack took place at about 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in Rinyan Village, Ta-Hoss Community, Riyom LGA. Armed gunmen, believed to be operating from the Bangai axis, ambushed farmers on their farmland. Hudung Luka, 40, was shot dead, while Ladi Istifanus, 50, was critically injured. Later that same night, terrorists invaded Sabon Layi Community in Barkin Ladi LGA, where they brutally murdered three men: Sunday, 25, Benjamin James, 33, and Godwin Yakubu, 27. The violence continued into the early hours of Sunday when Peter Bulus was killed in Kwi Village, also in Riyom LGA.
BYM described the attacks as part of a persistent pattern of violence deliberately targeting innocent civilians, especially farmers and rural dwellers. The association expressed deep concern over intelligence reports suggesting that armed Fulani terrorists are currently camped in various locations across Plateau State, preparing for further coordinated assaults. These developments have heightened fear among residents, leading to displacement and disruption of daily livelihoods, particularly in Berom communities.
The BYM, under the leadership of Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, called on security agencies to take immediate and proactive action. They urged the military, police, and other security forces to conduct intelligence-driven operations to identify, dismantle, and neutralize the terrorist camps before more lives are lost. The group emphasized that reactive responses are no longer sufficient and that the government must prioritize the safety and security of vulnerable communities.
The attacks have once again brought attention to the ongoing insecurity in Plateau State, where ethnic and religious tensions have fueled violence for years. The BYM’s statement serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive security reforms and better coordination among security forces. As the situation remains volatile, communities are left to grapple with trauma and uncertainty, awaiting decisive action from authorities to restore peace.
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