August 2026The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri Esq., strongly condemns the latest attack on Wereng community in Riyom LGA, which claimed the life of Mr. Pam Ezra, Auditor of the Wereng Youths Development Association. The Association commiserates with his family and the people of Wereng and demand that the perpetrators be urgently identified and brought to justice.

BYM is equally concerned about the reported use of drones for surveillance by the terrorists during attacks and calls on security agencies to investigate the development and prevent the misuse of technology to terrorise vulnerable communities.

The Association is also alarmed by the continued destruction of farmlands in Jol, Rim and other communities in Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs. Farmers are losing crops and livelihoods while herders continue grazing mischievously close to residential areas and cultivated farmlands.

This is particularly disturbing given the recent resolution reached during the meeting with the New General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3rd Armoured Division to establish buffer zones across communities affected by insecurity in Barkin Ladi and Riyom. BYM therefore calls for the immediate enforcement of the agreed buffer zones and stronger security measures to protect lives, homes and farmlands.

We demand increased security presence in Wereng, Jol, Rim, Riyom and other vulnerable communities, alongside a transparent investigation into the attack and reported drone activities.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity SecretaryBerom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)