The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, strongly condemns the renewed wave of terrorist attacks in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State and calls on security agencies to intensify ongoing operations through a comprehensive crackdown on armed criminal gangs terrorizing innocent communities.
The call follows the gruesome killing of two Berom youths by suspected armed Fulani terrorist gangs who invaded Sol Village in the Ta-Hoss community of Riyom LGA at about 9:20 p.m. on June 10, 2026.The victims have been identified as:
Davou Dalyop Patu (48 years)
Dalyop Zaram (38 years)
These productive members of the community were brutally murdered, plunging the entire Ta-Hoss community and surrounding villages into deep mourning.
Reports indicate that after carrying out the attack, the assailants retreated to a nearby Fulani settlement suspected to serve as a hideout for armed bandits in Kwakwi, Ganawuri District of Riyom LGA.
While the remains of the two victims have been deposited at the Riyom General Hospital pending burial arrangements, another tragic incident occurred on June 11, 2026, when Mr. Toma Chuwang, aged 55, was reportedly attacked and killed at a mining site by suspected armed extremists operating from the Bangai-Fulani axis.
The Association has also received credible reports suggesting that criminal elements responsible for attacks in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area may have redirected their operations toward vulnerable communities in Riyom LGA due to the ongoing security crackdown being conducted by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies in Barkin Ladi and its environs.In a related development, BYM condemns the continued destruction of farmlands through indiscriminate grazing in the Gassa/Kassa communities of Ropp District, Barkin Ladi LGA. Such actions threaten the livelihoods of local farmers and further compound the insecurity and economic hardship faced by residents.
Consequently, BYM calls on the Federal Government, Plateau State Government, and all security agencies to establish and strengthen additional security formations in Riyom LGA to complement ongoing operations and prevent the area from becoming a safe haven for terrorist and criminal elements.
The Association also appeals to the international community and Nigeria’s development and security partners to support efforts aimed at combating terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism in Plateau State, the Middle Belt region, and Nigeria as a whole.Furthermore, BYM urges residents of vulnerable communities in Riyom LGA, Gyel District of Jos South LGA, and other affected areas to remain vigilant and prioritize community security. Citizens should continue to provide timely and credible intelligence to security agencies, including Operation Enduring Peace and other relevant security formations, to enable proactive responses to emerging threats.
The persistent killing of innocent citizens in their ancestral communities must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Government at all levels must fulfill its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property and ensuring that perpetrators of these heinous crimes are identified, arrested, and brought to justice.
BYM remains committed to advocating for justice, peace, security, and the protection of the lives and livelihoods of the people of Plateau State.
Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity SecretaryBerom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)
June 11, 2026
