Gunmen kill two, injure one, and torch houses in Plateau communities

The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday night, affected at least four locations including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village, Dorong, and Jol Village. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association BYM confirmed the killings, identifying Bulus Mwagwong and Stephen Dachollom Kaze as the deceased. Another attack in Dorong involved houses being set ablaze, while in Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly exchanged gunfire with local vigilantes.

The BYM condemned the attacks, calling them a threat to rural communities and urging security agencies to strengthen their presence, intensify surveillance, and bring perpetrators to justice. They also appealed to the Plateau State Government for assistance to affected families. Separately, tension was reported in Mangu Local Government Area following an attack that injured several people and left one feared dead, with some villages reportedly burnt.

The National President of the Mwaghavul Development Association, Bulus Dabit, confirmed the Mangu incident, noting that security operatives have since been deployed and the situation is relatively calm.