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.

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The attack in Rim on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, claimed the lives of two youths, Joel Bwede, 39, and Justics Dadong, 22, leaving their families and the community in grief.BYM is particularly worried that human lives are increasingly being reduced to mere numbers in recurring reports of killings, with each casualty representing a family shattered, dreams cut short and a community left traumatised. This should not become the new normal in Plateau State.The Association strongly condemns the attacks and calls on the Federal and Plateau State Governments, as well as security agencies, to do far more to safeguard the lives and property of citizens. The protection of lives and property is a primary responsibility of government, as expressly provided under Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

BYM therefore demands stronger security presence in vulnerable communities, improved intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms, as well as the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for these attacks.

The Association extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Rim, while urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.Government must do more. Every life matters, and the people of Plateau deserve to live in safety, dignity and peace.

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

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The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri Esq., condemns this latest act of criminality in the strongest terms and expresses solidarity with the affected families.

For BYM, this is not merely about the loss of 58 cattle; it is another blow to the economic survival of our people and a worrying indication that criminal elements continue to operate with unacceptable confidence in our communities.We are deeply concerned that repeated incidents of cattle rustling, attacks and other forms of criminality are gradually becoming a pattern, with victims left to bear the heavy economic consequences. This situation must not be allowed to continue.

BYM therefore calls on the security agencies to immediately pursue the perpetrators, recover the stolen cattle and ensure that those responsible face the full weight of the law. We also demand stronger intelligence gathering, surveillance and rapid-response mechanisms around vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks.

The Association urges the affected owners and the people of Gwol Hoss and Tahoss to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movement or information that could assist security agencies in recovering the stolen cattle.

BYM will not remain silent while the livelihoods and safety of our people are repeatedly threatened. We urge the authorities to act decisively before cattle rustling and other forms of criminality become further entrenched in our communities.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary,
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)2 September 2026

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The victims, Joshua Badung, 31; Innocent Caleb, 28; and Ayuba Adamu, 34 were members of the community who assumed the responsibility of protecting their people. Their deaths are a painful reminder of the grave risks communities continue to face amid the prevailing insecurity.

BYM believes the situation has reached a point where expressions of concern are no longer sufficient.For too long, communities have endured killings followed by condolences, promises and assurances, only for further attacks to occur. This cycle must end.

We call on the Nigerian Government and security agencies to move beyond statements and demonstrate their commitment to protecting lives through immediate, sustained and effective security measures in vulnerable communities.

We equally appeal to the international community, the United Nations, human rights organisations, diplomatic missions and international media not to ignore the deteriorating security situation.

We urge them to call on the Nigerian Government to move beyond assurances and implement concrete measures to stop the killings, protect vulnerable communities and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.

The people of Plateau state should not have to wait for another attack before their safety becomes a priority.How many more lives must be lost before decisive action replaces assurances?BYM prays that God comforts the families of the bereaved and grant their souls eternal rest.

Signed:

Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary,
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)26th August 2026

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The victims, Toma Davou, 27, and Jeremiah Benjamin, 28, were fatally shot at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday while seated in front of their homes. Both were married and fathers of two children each, leaving behind young widows and four children whose lives have been abruptly thrown into uncertainty.

BYM is particularly disturbed by reports that herders came in large numbers to graze around Dyan community during the day before the attack occurred later that same day. This recurring pattern reinforces concerns that grazing activities are being used as a cover to scout vulnerable communities and facilitate attacks.

It is against this background that BYM renews its call for the immediate implementation of the buffer zones discussed recently with the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army, during his visit to Riyom Local Government Area. We believe clearly defined and properly enforced buffer zones around vulnerable communities can help prevent suspicious movements, improve early warning and give security agencies better control of high-risk areas.

BYM particularly commends the DSS personnel stationed between Dyan and Gako communities for their prompt response, which helped avert further casualties. Their intervention demonstrates the importance of maintaining adequate and responsive security personnel within vulnerable communities.

We also call on the Plateau State Government to urgently address the plight of young widows and orphans left behind by victims of recurring attacks. These families have lost breadwinners through no fault of their own and deserve concrete government support, protection and sustainable livelihood assistance.

BYM reiterates its call for proactive security measures, effective buffer zones, accountability for perpetrators and the protection of farming communities across vulnerable areas of Plateau State. The people of Plateau deserve to live, farm and raise their families without fear. Government must act decisively to protect lives and ensure that those who kill innocent citizens face the full weight of the law.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary,
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)
18th August, 2026

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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)

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The attacks, which occurred on the night of 11 August 2026, were reported in at least four locations. In Gwa-Wereng Rim, gunmen attacked the community and killed Mr. Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, while his cousin, Yakubu, was fatally injured. In Kyeng Village, Bachi District, 47-year-old Mr. Stephen Dachollom Kaze was reportedly killed by Fulani militia at about 8:30 p.m.

In another incident at Dorong, attackers reportedly set houses ablaze, leaving residents in fear and causing destruction of property. At Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire, further heightening tension and insecurity in the area.

BYM is deeply concerned that these attacks are occurring with increasing frequency and are threatening the safety of rural communities, particularly farmers and other residents who depend on their land for survival. The Association calls on security agencies to immediately strengthen their presence in vulnerable communities, pursue the perpetrators and ensure that those responsible for the killings and destruction are brought to justice.

The Association also appeals to the Plateau State Government and relevant authorities to provide immediate support to the affected families and communities, including assistance for those who have lost loved ones, homes and property.

BYM extends its condolences to the families of Bulus Mwagwong and Stephen Dachollom Kaze, while wishing Yakubu a speedy recovery. The Association urges the people to remain vigilant, peaceful and united, while calling on security agencies to take decisive action before the situation deteriorates further.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)12 August 2026

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The attackers invaded the community at about 10:47 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and murdered Dachung Danjuma (51), Victor Danjuma (37), and Nyam Danjuma (35) who are siblings.

Their killing has left behind their aged mother in her 80s whose life has been defined by unimaginable tragedy.

She gave birth to five sons, and she has now lost all of them to violent attacks.

Her first son was killed in 2002 during the attack that displaced natives from Rankum, a community now known as Mahanga.

Another son was killed during one of the attacks on Jol in 2025.

With the murder of Dachung, Victor, and Nyam, she has now buried all five of her sons.

The three brothers left behind nine children as Dachung Danjuma is survived by five children, Victor Danjuma by three children, while Nyam Danjuma left behind one child.

Their wives have also been widowed and now face the daunting responsibility of raising their children alone.

Their wives, children and aged mother had fled their home after the recent attack on neighbouring Tanjol community and had only begun preparing to return following signs of relative calm when tragedy struck again.

While family members and sympathisers were conducting the mass burial of the three brothers, armed Fulani herders moved from the Fass axis into Darwat community in Jol, where they carried out aggressive grazing on farmlands and fired sporadically, creating fresh panic among residents.

The situation was brought under control following the intervention of personnel of Operation Enduring Peace stationed at Daku community, who repelled the attackers.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, Esq., strongly condemns these unrelenting attacks, which have been a systematic assault on innocent communities and a grave threat to peace, security, and human dignity.

BYM calls on the Federal Government, the Plateau State Government, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the international community to move beyond condolences and take decisive action to halt the persistent attacks on indigenous communities in Plateau State.

The Association specifically urges security agencies to carry out comprehensive security operations in Mahanga, Fass, and Daku, which residents have consistently identified as flashpoints and routes from which armed attackers launch assaults on surrounding communities.

No community should serve as a safe haven for criminal elements, and all locations linked to these repeated attacks should be thoroughly searched, cleared of armed groups where present, and brought under the full authority of the law.

The Association extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, the people of Tarai, and the entire Jol Village.

Signed
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)
5th August, 2026

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At Kugot, 13 cattle belonging to a native were rustled, further exposing the growing threat to the livelihoods of our people.

Also, at about 7:30 p.m. on 28 August 2026, Mrs Helen John, 50, was killed at Fang Village in Bachi District, Riyom LGA.

The BYM is deeply concerned that these attacks increasingly target not only human lives but also the economic means through which families survive.

What is particularly worrisome is the continued reactive approach to security, where interventions over the years often come after lives have been lost and property have already been destroyed.How many more families must bury their loved ones before proactive security becomes a priority?

What is the constitutional responsibility of government if not to protect the lives and property of its citizens?

The BYM calls on the Federal and Plateau State Governments and security agencies to move beyond condemnations and adopt intelligence-led, proactive measures to prevent attacks by terrorists.

The BYM insists that justice, protection and accountability are non-negotiable in a democratic society.

We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the recent attacks and stand firmly with the affected communities.

The time for reactive security is over; citizens deserve protection and not condolences after the next tragedy.

Signed:
Rwang Tengwong
National Publicity Secretary,
Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM)29th August, 2026

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BYM DEMANDS ARREST OF GAFDAN MEDIA TEAM OVER ALLEGED TERROR PROPAGANDA

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, is deeply alarmed by yet another calculated attempt to distort the truth surrounding the continuous terrorist attacks on indigenous communities in Plateau State, Nigeria.

A Facebook account operating under the name Gafdan Media Team falsely claimed that three herders were ambushed and killed by Berom people around the Jol axis of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This narrative is not only false but is a dangerous propaganda campaign designed to conceal the atrocities committed by armed terrorists while criminalising victims who are defending their communities.

The facts are clear. On Sunday afternoon, Armed Fulani Terrorists from Mahanga – a community they had displaced the natives from and grabbed, invaded Jol community in Riyom LGA, launching an unprovoked attack on innocent residents. During the assault, Mr. Thomas Damang, 48, was murdered, while Ishaku Pam (22), Ezra Yakubu (28), and Shedrack Danladi (34) sustained gunshot injuries.

The attackers met resistance from local vigilantes working alongside security personnel.

In the ensuing confrontation, three terrorists were neutralised and five others sustained injuries, forcing the remaining attackers to retreat. Contrary to the false report by Gafdan Media Team, those killed were not innocent herders but members of the armed group that attacked the community.

This recurring pattern of misinformation raises grave concerns. Every time terrorists are confronted by security personnel or local defenders, certain platforms quickly circulate fabricated stories portraying the attackers as innocent herders while ignoring the innocent civilians killed in the attacks.

Such propaganda emboldens terrorists, undermines security operations, and frustrates efforts to achieve justice for victims.

BYM is convinced that the operators of the Gafdan Media Team Facebook account have repeatedly demonstrated knowledge and narratives that align with the interests of terrorist groups operating in Plateau State. This pattern warrants urgent investigation.

We therefore call on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to immediately identify, investigate, and prosecute those behind this platform. Information warfare is an integral part of modern terrorism, and individuals who deliberately spread falsehood to shield violent criminals must be held accountable under the law.

We also call on the Federal Government, the National Human Rights Commission, civil society organisations, the international community, and global media to pay close attention to the coordinated campaign of disinformation surrounding the Plateau crisis. The manipulation of facts not only denies justice to victims but also enables the continuation of attacks against vulnerable communities.

The people of Plateau deserve protection, truth, and justice—not propaganda that rewards terrorism and silences victims. Lasting peace can only be achieved when both those who wield weapons and those who weaponise misinformation are held accountable.

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

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