The BYM Kuru District has condemned a deadly attack reported at Rorian, Kuru, on the evening of Sunday, September 13, 2026, in which nine people were reportedly killed.
In a statement signed by the district’s Publicity Secretary, Kwis Manasseh Bulus, the BYM Kuru District said the attack occurred at approximately 7:48 p.m. when a commercial vehicle stopped to allow passengers to alight.
The organisation described the incident as a tragic loss of innocent lives and said it had heightened concerns over the safety of residents and commuters travelling through the area.
According to the statement, nine people have so far been confirmed dead. Three of the victims were reportedly from Kuru, including a woman from Kuru who was married in Rim.
The statement said two of the three Kuru victims were passengers in the commercial vehicle, while the third was a local vigilante who was reportedly on night watch and patrol in the area when the attack occurred.
Other reported victims included two Muslims and a woman from Gyel. Three additional victims, whose identities were not immediately established, were reportedly taken to hospital after sustaining injuries but later died.
The BYM Kuru District attributed the attack to what it described as Fulani militias. The allegation was presented by the organisation in its statement and has not been independently verified in the statement itself.
The group expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and communities affected by the incident, while also praying for those who sustained injuries and were receiving medical treatment.
“No community should be subjected to the fear, grief, and insecurity created by such attacks,” the statement said.
The BYM Kuru District called on the Plateau State Government, security agencies and other relevant authorities to conduct an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the incident.
It further urged security authorities to identify and apprehend those responsible and ensure that they are brought to justice.
The organisation also called for increased security presence and surveillance around Rorian, Kuru, and other vulnerable locations and routes within the district, stressing that residents should be able to move freely and conduct their legitimate activities without fear.
Meanwhile, the BYM Kuru District appealed to residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding. It encouraged members of the community to provide credible and timely information to security agencies that could assist investigations.
The statement was signed on September 14, 2026, by Kwis Manasseh Bulus, Publicity Secretary, for Comrade Yusuf David Gyang, Chairman, BYM Kuru District.
