The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of its National President, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, Esq., is deeply saddened by the latest killings by Radical Islamic Fulani Militias in Berom land. On Friday, 9th October, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., Mr John Mafulul, aged 53, and Mr Ezekiel Yohanna, aged 50, were attacked and killed by Radical Islamic Fulani Militants popularly known as bandits and terrorist gangs at a mining site around Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.These were not just two names added to a list of civilians killed by the Armed Fulani Terrorists, they were human beings with families, loved ones and people who depended on them. In another heartbreaking development, Mr Bulus Chun Pam of Gwom Ajang, Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, who was injured in an attack on 7th October and taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for treatment, died today, 9th October, 2026. His death is another painful loss to his family and community, who would have hoped and prayed for his recovery.
The Association is deeply concerned that, while families are still mourning previous victims, fresh attacks continue to claim more lives. Behind every reported death is a family forced to confront grief, children and dependants who are left without support, and a community struggling to understand why innocent people continue to die.
The situation is particularly troubling because people should be able to work, travel and go about their daily activities without the constant fear of being attacked. Mining sites, farmlands, rural settlements and community roads should not become places where residents risk losing their lives simply because they are trying to survive.
BYM also extends its heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and the family of the police officer killed by Radical Islamic Fulani Militias along Kwi road on Thursday. The death of a police officer in the line of duty is a painful loss, and we stand with the officer’s colleagues and loved ones at this difficult time. While we mourn, we must also ask difficult but necessary questions:
1. How many more lives must be lost before these attacks are stopped?
2. How long must families continue to bury their loved ones while living with the fear that they could be next?
3. And what concrete measures are being taken by the Government to ensure that communities already traumatised by repeated violence can live in safety?
BYM therefore calls on the Plateau State Government, the Federal Government and all relevant security agencies to move beyond routine condemnations and take decisive action. We urge security agencies to thoroughly investigate these incidents, identify and apprehend those responsible, and ensure that they are brought to justice.
We further call for stronger security presence and regular patrols in all the vulnerable communities across Plateau State. Mining locations, rural settlements and access roads must receive adequate attention, while intelligence gathering and early-warning systems should be strengthened to prevent attacks before lives are lost.
Security agencies must work closely with community leaders and residents to identify threats, respond promptly to distress calls and restore confidence among people who have lived with persistent insecurity.
We cannot bring back those we have lost, but we must collectively do everything possible to prevent more families from experiencing the same pain.
Signed:
Rwang TengwongNational Publicity SecretaryBerom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)
9th October, 2026
