Protocols.
Gentlemen of the Press, we address you today with hearts weighed down by grief, yet strengthened by an unwavering resolve to speak the truth about the tragic reality confronting our people.
For far too long, the indigenous peoples of Plateau State and, indeed, other law-abiding Citizens have borne the unbearable burden of relentless terror. Our communities have become theatres of bloodshed; our ancestral lands have been violently invaded; our villages reduced to desolation; our farms abandoned; our economic life strangulated; and thousands of our people condemned to lives of displacement, fear and uncertainty.

Generations that ought to be building prosperity have, instead, buried loved ones, fled from their ancestral homes, and struggled merely to survive elsewhere.

The tragedy of Plateau is no longer an isolated security concern. It has become a protracted humanitarian catastrophe and a profound moral challenge to our collective conscience.
Despite numerous interventions by successive governments and security agencies, the killings have persisted with frightening regularity, creating the disturbing impression of an adversary that continuously mutates its methods, adapts its tactics and exploits every available opportunity. This is the hydra-headed challenge that has continued to test the resolve of both government and the Nigerian people.

It is for this reason that Nigerians have consistently demanded greater professionalism, intelligence gathering, inter-agency synergy, strategic deployment and decisive action from our security institutions. Terrorism cannot be defeated by routine responses alone. It requires superior intelligence, operational dominance, sustained pressure and an uncompromising determination to deny criminal elements every opportunity to regroup or expand their campaign of terror.

Against this backdrop, the deployment of a Department of State Services (DSS) operational camp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in May 2026 was received with widespread relief by law-abiding citizens and the bona fide indigenous communities of the area. For a people who have lived under the shadow of incessant attacks and rain of terror, it represented more than a security deployment; it symbolized renewed hope.

Barely days after the camp became operationaln , on 1st June 2026, it reportedly came under attack by Fulani militants, bandits and other terrorist networks. The attack was successfully repelled by the DSS, demonstrating commendable professionalism, preparedness and operational capability in confronting forces that have for years unleashed violence upon innocent communities.

It is worthy of mention that, prior to the deployment, reign of terror attacks on hamlets, villages and communities had become almost habitual, with no fewer than 200 persons reportedly killed within the last 5 months around that axis, while countless others fled their ancestral homes. Commendably, the impact of the deployment became increasingly evident; Communities that had become accustomed to nightly terror began to experience a measure of relief. The sustained intelligence-driven operations of the DSS significantly reduced the frequency of attacks and rekindled hope that peace could gradually return to communities long abandoned to fear.
Indeed, apart from the unfortunate incident at Sabon Layi in Barkin Ladi town on the 4th July. 2026 in which three vigilante operatives lost their lives, the period witnessed an appreciable decline in major attacks, validating the importance of sustained intelligence-led security operations.

It was therefore surprising that, at a time when these operations appeared to be yielding positive results, true to a strategy of distraction, spurious allegations suddenly surfaced, accusing the DSS personnel of sexually harassing Fulani women and intimidation posed to the men of the same extraction during operations around Kwok, otherwise known as “Ruga Jalo.” These allegations rapidly dominated public discourse and generated widespread reactions, which in a way tended to slow the patrols and operations of the deployed operatives.

Let us be unequivocal. Allegations of misconduct against any security agency must never be dismissed. Such weighty accusations deserve prompt, impartial and transparent investigation in accordance with our extant laws. However, sensational allegations, must never be elevated to established facts without evidently proving which, in our firm view, is a propaganda machine strategically employed sheepishly not only to majorly distract, but also whittle down the ongoing crackdown on regime of insurgency bedeviling Plateau State and the Country at large.

To the best of our knowledge, based on information available from credible sources within the affected communities, the fantastic fabricated allegations by respondents in that virally schemed video record acted on hearsay as there was no any element or a trace of sexual harassment, intimidation, burning of houses, destruction of property or other acts consistent with some of the alarming narratives circulated in the public domain. In that light, it is imperative to caution that public opinion must never be manipulated by falsehood, exaggeration or orchestrated misinformation, particularly where national security is concerned. allowing such pathological falsehood, which does not have any utilitarian value, to fly and dominate public discourse, it will definitely project the potency of encouraging and promoting terrorism in its large scale, which inevitably scuttles National growth and development.

It is pertinent to note that Kwok community is situated in close proximity to Sabon Layi. Like every professional security institution worldwide, the DSS conducts operations based on intelligence assessments and operational considerations that are often not available to the public. Such operational decisions should not become the subject of reckless speculation capable of undermining legitimate efforts to secure vulnerable communities.

What deeply concerns us is the pattern that appears to be emerging. Shortly after these allegations gained prominence, influx of Fulani militants alongside their terrorist cohorts from same Ruga Jalo location in Barkin Ladi LGA, without any restraint, mobilized and joined force with another gang from Fass of Jol Community wherefrom they, in commando style, went and struck again a nearby village of Kum in Riyom Local Government Area, brutally murdering a 3-months old baby and 8 other innocent persons, mostly women. In the same vein, the terrorists massively invaded Tanjol and Vwak hamlets of Jol Community and Wereng-Rim of Riyom LGA last night, 14th July and injured two vigilantes in Jol while 1 person named Mr Mangai Musa killed in the usual terror meted out.

While it remains the responsibility of the appropriate security authorities to establish the full operational circumstances surrounding these events, our communities cannot ignore what has become an all-too-familiar sequence: whenever sustained security pressure begins to restrict the activities of terrorists, narratives capable of distracting public attention, weakening operational momentum or eroding confidence in security agencies often emerge, only to be followed by renewed attacks on vulnerable communities.

Having lived through years of systematic violence, displacement and land occupation, our people cannot be faulted for viewing this disturbing pattern with grave concern.

We therefore urge all security agencies not to be distracted from their constitutional responsibility of protecting innocent citizens. Those engaged in genuine security operations should be encouraged, supported and held accountable strictly within the ambit of the law, while frivolous, malicious or unsubstantiated allegations intended to obstruct legitimate security efforts must be carefully scrutinized and investigated.

The blood of our people demands more than expressions of sympathy. It demands justice. It demands courage. It demands sustained action.
Our ancestral lands must no longer remain killing fields.
Our communities must no longer be sacrificed on the altar of impunity.
Our displaced people deserve to return home in safety and dignity.

The era in which terrorists dictate the rhythm of life in Plateau State must come to an end.,
Enough is enough!
We, therefor, call upon the Federal Government, the Government of Plateau State, all security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and every patriotic Nigerian to remain resolute and united in confronting terrorism, banditry and all forms of violent criminality that continue to threaten peace, security and territorial integrity of Plateau State and the nation at large.

In particular, we urge the Plateau State Government to consolidate and build upon the measurable gains already recorded in Barkin Ladi through closer institutional collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. The intelligence-led security architecture that has yielded encouraging results in Barkin Ladi should, as a matter of urgency, be replicated across other vulnerable local government areas that continue to bear the brunt of these coordinated attacks, including Riyom, Bokkos, Mangu, Bassa, Jos South, Kanam and Quan Pan amongst others.

We are convinced that a coordinated expansion of such proactive security deployments, driven by intelligence, inter-agency synergy and sustained operational presence, will significantly strengthen the protection of lives and property, restore public confidence, and gradually deny criminal elements the operational space they have exploited for far too long.

Finally, we wish to unequivocally assure the Department of State Services and all other patriotic security agencies that the overwhelming majority of law-abiding citizens who genuinely yearn for peace recognize and appreciate every lawful sacrifice being made to halt the bloodshed and restore normalcy to our communities. We acknowledge that the task before our security personnel is both arduous and dangerous, and we commend every officer who continues to discharge his or her constitutional duty with courage, professionalism and fidelity to the rule of law.

As indigenous peoples whose communities have paid an immeasurable price in blood, displacement and destruction, we stand firmly behind every constitutional, intelligence-driven and professional measure aimed at dismantling terrorist networks, dislodging criminal occupiers from illegally acquired territories, securing our ancestral communities, and guaranteeing every law-abiding resident of Plateau State the freedom to live, farm, worship and pursue legitimate livelihoods without fear or intimidation.

We equally call upon all citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence, reject falsehood, misinformation and propaganda capable of undermining legitimate security operations, and collectively recommit ourselves to the pursuit of justice, accountability, lasting peace and the preservation of our ancestral heritage.

The blood of our people cries out not for vengeance, but for justice.

The tears of our widows and orphans demand not rhetoric, but decisive action.
The future of Plateau State depends on our collective resolve to ensure that terror never triumphs over peace, and that truth will never surrender to propaganda.

May God bless Plateau State.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Sign:

1. Amb. Ezekiel Peter Bini,
   State Coalition’s Chairman of Indigenous Youths Nationalities, 07035635487
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2. Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri,
   Norther Zone Coalition’s Chairman of Indigenous Youths Nationalities 08065245811
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At about 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, 4th July 2026, Armed Fulani terrorists operating from the Fulani Settlement in Bangai axis attacked farmers on their farmland at Rinyan Village in Ta-Hoss Community, Riyom Local Government Area. The attackers shot dead Mrs. Hudung Luka (40) and critically injured Mrs. Ladi Istifanus (50).

Later that same night, terrorists invaded Sabon Layi Community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and brutally murdered Sunday (25), Benjamin James (33) and Godwin Yakubu (27).In the early hours of Sunday, 5th July 2026, the terrorists struck again, killing Mr. Peter Bulus in Kwi Village, Riyom Local Government Area.

These attacks are not isolated incidents but form part of a persistent pattern of violence deliberately targeting innocent civilians, farmers, and rural communities. The repeated killings continue to instill fear, displace families, and threaten the livelihoods of the Berom people.BYM is deeply concerned by recent security intelligence reports indicating that armed Fulani terrorists are allegedly camped in different locations across Plateau State with the objective of launching coordinated attacks on vulnerable communities. This disturbing development calls for immediate, intelligence-driven security operations to identify, dismantle, and neutralize these camps before more innocent lives are lost. Security agencies must act proactively rather than waiting to respond after attacks have occurred.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured victim. We stand in solidarity with all affected communities during this period of grief.

BYM calls on the Federal Government, the Plateau State Government, the military, the police, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and all other security agencies to immediately identify, arrest, and prosecute the perpetrators and their sponsors. The continuous massacre of innocent people must not be allowed to continue with impunity.We also demand intensified surveillance of identified flashpoints, and decisive action based on available intelligence to forestall further attacks.

The Berom people have an inalienable right to live peacefully on their ancestral land and government must demonstrate the political will to end these recurring attacks and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary,Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)

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The incidents, which affected communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and nearby villages, have increased tension among residents, with many families reportedly displaced while others continue to seek refuge in safer locations.

Reports from local sources indicated that armed attackers invaded Fan, Hurum and Nding Sesut communities during late-night raids, killing several residents and injuring others. Witnesses described the attacks as coordinated assaults carried out when most villagers had retired for the night.

In Fan and Hurum communities, multiple casualties were recorded after gunmen reportedly opened fire on residents returning home. Community leaders said the attacks left families devastated and properties abandoned as survivors fled for safety.

Fresh violence was again reported in Nding Sesut community on May 5 and May 6, where attackers allegedly targeted residents during and after burial activities for earlier victims. Eyewitness accounts stated that mourners gathering for a mass burial came under gunfire from surrounding areas, creating panic and confusion.

Security agencies later confirmed casualties from the attacks, including women and children, while several injured victims were rushed to medical facilities for treatment.

Among the victims publicly mentioned in reports was Gyang Choji Kim, who was reportedly killed during one of the attacks in Barkin Ladi area. Other victims had not been fully identified publicly as authorities and community leaders were still compiling official casualty records at the time of filing this report.

Residents and community stakeholders have continued to call on government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward protecting vulnerable communities and restoring lasting peace across Plateau State.

The renewed attacks have once again highlighted the persistent security challenges facing rural communities in the state, with humanitarian concerns growing over displacement, trauma and loss of livelihoods.Community leaders, religious organisations and civil society groups have urged residents to remain vigilant while appealing for unity, peace and justice for affected families.

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According to community leaders and eyewitness accounts, the gunmen stormed the rural settlement, which lies close to Bokkos town, and targeted homes in a sporadic shooting that left residents in panic. Three others were injured in the assault, while some community members remain unaccounted for.

The victims, all confirmed to be from one extended family, have been identified as:

1. Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus
2. Mr. Luck Titus Dakus
3. Mr. Habila Istifanu Dakus
4. Mr. Hassan Istifanus Dakus
5. Mrs. Hassan Moses Dakus
6. Biggie Lucky Dakus
7. Sunday Gideon Dakus
8. Mr. Innocent Barnabas Makwin
The bodies were laid to rest in a mass funeral on Friday, April 10, conducted by Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo at the graveside in Mbwelle village. The ceremony was marked by deep grief, with residents from various Christian denominations gathering to mourn.

Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Bokkos Community Peace Observers, confirmed the incident and expressed outrage over the lack of immediate security response despite the village’s proximity to Bokkos town. “The attack lasted for several hours with no visible security presence to repel the attackers,” he said, adding that the community is now planning protests over the failure to protect residents. Youth Leader Christopher Luka described the assault as “a sad and devastating assault on the people of Bokkos and Plateau State as a whole.”

One survivor, the eldest son of Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus, recounted the horror in a viral video: “When I heard the sound, I tapped my wife and told her that some people are shooting… I managed to slip from the backdoor… the gunmen surrounded them and shot them in cold blood. This my father, this is my wife, these are my brothers and these are my children. Altogether eight of them are from the same family.”

Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the latest reports. Joint security forces later responded to distress calls but found the attackers had already escaped into the surrounding terrain.

The incident comes amid persistent insecurity in Plateau State’s Bokkos axis, a region that has witnessed repeated attacks in recent years. Mbwelle village is the latest in a pattern of violence that has claimed lives across Bokkos and neighbouring areas, heightening fears and tension among residents. Community leaders have called for stronger security presence and urgent government intervention to prevent further bloodshed.

Authorities have not yet released details on possible motives or arrests related to the attack.

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

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According to the intelligence available to the Association, the alleged plan is to present the forged medical report to the Special Task Force (STF) under Operation Enduring Peace as grounds to pressure authorities to release the suspect or face the threat of legal action.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association wishes to state clearly that the suspect, Yusuf Danladi, is known to be sound, mentally stable, and an active individual from Fass community. Therefore, any sudden claim suggesting that he suffers from a mental health condition should be treated with the utmost suspicion.

Information available to BYM indicates that certain propaganda channels are currently working to manufacture and circulate a psychiatric certificate in a calculated attempt to secure the release of the suspect and shield him from facing justice for his alleged role in the attack that claimed three innocent lives in Pwomol.

BYM views this development as a desperate attempt to obstruct justice and manipulate the investigation process. The Association maintains that any such questionable medical certificate must not only be rejected outright but that those responsible for producing or facilitating such a document should be investigated and treated as accomplices in the attack against the people of Pwomol.

It is both illogical and unacceptable that a suspect who reportedly provided clear and detailed information about the attack in a community where he does not reside is suddenly being described as mentally unstable. The level of information allegedly supplied by the suspect about the incident raises serious doubts about the credibility of any such claim.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association therefore categorically rejects any attempt to manipulate the investigation or mislead security agencies and the Nigerian public in order to shield the suspect from facing justice.BYM wishes to make it unequivocally clear that the Berom people will not accept any cooked-up report or fabricated narrative intended to derail the course of justice. Any attempt to compromise the investigation will only deepen suspicions that certain interests are determined to frustrate accountability in the ongoing attacks against communities on the Plateau.Furthermore, any interference in the investigation process would send a disturbing signal to the international community that powerful interests may be working to undermine justice and the security of innocent citizens.In line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, BYM strongly demands that the suspect be immediately handed over to the appropriate security agency responsible for the investigation and prosecution of criminal matters to ensure transparency and accountability.

We call on security agencies and government at all levels to remain vigilant and resist any pressure capable of derailing the investigation. The families of the victims and the entire Berom nation deserve justice, and nothing short of justice will be acceptable.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association will continue to monitor developments closely and remains committed to the pursuit of justice, accountability, and the protection of our communities from further attacks.

Signed:

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

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Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)
7th April, 2026

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Musa, who was arrested by operatives of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, Sector 4 in Barkin Ladi LGA, disclosed that he hails from the Fass Fulani settlement, which is part of Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area. He further named Suleiman, Nasiru, Jatau, and several others as his accomplices in the attack.

The confession comes hours after the invasion, during which armed terrorists targeted local vigilante youths on guard duty in Pwomol Village around midnight. The assault led to the death of three innocent persons and left at least one other injured, triggering panic among residents who fled into surrounding bushes for safety.

The Executive Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Hon. Stephen Pwajok, commended the Sector 4 Commandant, Colonel Victor Asuko, and his personnel for their swift response and professionalism. He also praised other security agencies and non-conventional forces involved in the operation that led to the arrest.

Hon. Pwajok urged the security operatives to intensify proactive measures aimed at enhancing overall security in the area and preventing further incidents.Accompanied by Hon. John Chun, Hon. Philip Jwe, Gwom Rwei Heipang, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Barr. Solomon Mwantiri, and several other sympathizers, the Chairman paid a condolence visit to the families of the slain youths.

The delegation expressed solidarity with the bereaved families, offered support during their time of grief, and paid their last respects to the victims.

This latest development follows an earlier attack in the same Heipang area just days prior, where gunmen stormed the Ban community (opposite the Plateau State Polytechnic) around 11 p.m. on April 1, 2026, resulting in at least two deaths, including a polytechnic student who later succumbed to injuries.

Residents and community leaders continue to express concern over the recurring violence in Barkin Ladi and surrounding LGAs, calling for sustained security presence and decisive action against perpetrators.

Security operations are ongoing in the region, with authorities working to apprehend the remaining suspects named in the confession.The story is still developing as investigations continue.

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The BYM Chairman, Bachi District, pleads with residents to remain calm, as tears flow and anger simmers. We condemn this atrocity and cry out for justice. We implore the government and security forces to act swiftly, to protect us, and to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Dear youths, hold on to life, it’s precious. We’re in a dark hour, let’s clove together and prioritize peace. To the government, we beg: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Stop the senseless killings! For we can allow our people to be killed on a daily basis.

We stand with the Alamba family, Rachi community, and all who mourn. Let’s maintain peace, and let the authorities work.

Signed,
Dangyang Yohanna Dangyang
Chairman, Berom Youths Moulders Association (BYM)
Bachi District, Plateau State.

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The Berom Youths Moulder-Association is gravely saddened by the simultaneous attacks on two village of Fan District, Barkin Ladi LGA that resulted to the killing of Mr. Timothy Ishaku Chollom –
40 years at village of Rapyam by Fulani militants on Monday, October 6, 2025 at about 7:00pm. The continued act of banditry and terrorism has been restrategized by the attackers, who laid ambush against natives of Fan District along Dorowa Babuje-Mangu road at about 3:00pm of today, 8th October, 2025. As a result, 2 people have been confirmed killed, 6 critically injured while 2 others still missing. This underscores the new dimension of the bandits modus operandi and network deployed from venue of security meetings to execution points.

According to information sourced out, the unsuspecting victims were returning from Security meeting held at Sector 4, Barkin Ladi LGA unknown to them that the attackers had already been informed about their movement from the Sector base to the ambush-point laid on the main road

While sadness of the tragic incident is still dresh in our minds as Berom Youths Moulder-Association, particularly the bereaved villages and communities of Fan and the entire Berom land, the Fulani militants are currently mobilizing and converging around the mountains of Ropp Barkin Ladi to launch attacks on villages of Fan. Amongst the villages earmarked include,
Nding sesut,
Nding Loh, Nafan, Rapyam, Nyarwei, Rayiri and Nding Bridge.

The assailants have also penciled down Gassa and Heipang as their target for a surprising onslaught tonight.

These, therefore, calls for the following as measures to stem the incessant killings, destructions and displacement as well as disruption perpetrated by the armed Fulani militants,

1. Ban on open and forceful grazing;
2. Observance of all buffer-zones and grazing prohibited sites and areas
3. Recruitment of natives and/or residents as Civilian JTF as done in thw North-East
4. Dislodging all terrorist enclaves in Plateau State; and other measures deemed necessarily expedient in the prevailing circumstances.

By:

Bature Iliya Adazaram,
Secretary General of Berom Youths Moulder-Association

And

Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri,
National President of Berom Youths Moulder-Association

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