Bandits kill two, injure dozens in fresh attack on Plateau community

At least two people were killed and several others injured in a fresh attack at Kyeng village in Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The fresh attack, which occurred on Sunday night, was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani bandits who invaded the village and shot sporadically for several hours.

National President of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, Barr. Solomon Mwatiri who confirmed the attack in a statement on Monday morning, strongly condemned the killing of two Berom youths days after rampaging bandits ran riot in several communities in Barkin Ladi LGA where over 10 people were massacred.

In the statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of BYM, Rwang Tengwong on behalf of the President, Mwantiri said the armed Fulani terrorists ambushed the residents while they were sleeping and unleashed terror on them.

According to the association, the attack was unprovoked, further lamenting that frantic calls to security agencies proved abortive as they refused to come to the rescue of the victims who were left at the mercy of the assailants.

The group also gave the identities of the killed victims as Peter Dung, 22, and Amos Bele Danbwarang, 19, who he said were reportedly shot dead before the attackers fled into nearby bushes.

“This is another condemnable attack on another Berom village. It is not only barbaric, inhuman, but also part of the continuing violence against innocent native communities in Plateau State,” the BYM statement said.

“The killing of these young men is painful and unacceptable. It reflects the continued assaults on peaceful communities and innocent residents,” the association added.

It went on to call on security agencies to immediately pursue the perpetrators, arrest them, and ensure that justice is served, while urging the government at all levels to take firm and decisive measures to end the persistent killings and insecurity affecting Plateau communities.