Two persons have been killed, while another sustained injuries in separate attacks on communities of Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.

Spokesperson of Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday in Jos, the state capital.

According to the group, the attacks, which occurred on Tuesday night were reported in at least four locations, including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village.

Lyop Gabriel, a resident of the affected area, said the attack at Gwa-Wereng Rim occurred at about 9:30 p.m., when gunmen reportedly invaded the community and opened fire on residents.

Tengwong said the gunmen attacked Gwa-Wereng Rim, killing Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, while his cousin, Yakubu, was fatally injured.

The association said 47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze was also killed by suspected attackers at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m.

According to him “another attack was recorded at Dorong, where attackers allegedly set houses ablaze, causing destruction of property and forcing residents to flee in fear.

“At Jol Village, armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire, further heightening tension in the community,” he added.

The group condemned the attacks, describing them as a disturbing threat to the lives, livelihoods and safety of rural communities.

The association expressed concern over what it described as the increasing frequency of attacks on communities, particularly farmers and other residents who depend on their farmlands for their livelihoods.

BYM called on security agencies to strengthen their presence in vulnerable communities, intensify surveillance and pursue those responsible for the attacks.

It also urged security agencies to ensure that perpetrators of the killings and destruction were arrested and brought to justice.

The association appealed to the Plateau State Government and other relevant authorities to provide immediate assistance to affected families and communities, particularly those who lost loved ones, homes and other property in the attacks.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Alabo, and that of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycarp Oteh, didn’t respond to inquiries from our correspondent as of press time.

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