GUNMEN KILL 2, BURN HOUSES IN PLATEAU COMMUNITIES
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Gunmen killed two people, hurt one and burned down houses in new attacks on Berom communities in Plateau State.
The attacks happened on Tuesday night and were reported in at least four places, including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village.
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association confirmed the killings in a statement released on Wednesday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong.
The association said the gunmen attacked Gwa-Wereng Rim, killing Bulus Mwagwong, also known as Dikko, and his cousin, Yakubu, who was seriously injured.
The statement added that “47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze was also killed by suspected attackers at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m.”
A resident of the affected area, Lyop Gabriel, 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.”
According to the BYM statement, “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, the association said “armed attackers reportedly engaged local vigilantes in an exchange of gunfire, further heightening tension in the community.”
The National President of the BYM, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, who also confirmed the killings, condemned the attacks, describing them as “a disturbing threat to the lives, livelihoods and safety of rural communities.”
The group shared worries about the growing number of attacks happening in communities, especially targeting farmers and other people who rely on farming for their living.
BYM asked security forces to quickly increase their presence in areas that are at risk, improve monitoring, and find those behind the attacks.
They also wanted security agencies to make sure that the people who committed the killings and damage are caught and face consequences.
The group also asked the Plateau State Government and other officials to help the families and communities hit by the attacks, especially those who lost family members, homes, and other belongings.
BYM offered sympathy to the families of Mwagwong and Kaze, and wished Yakubu a fast recovery.
The association “urged residents to remain vigilant, peaceful and united, stressing that concerted efforts were required to prevent further escalation of violence in affected communities.”
It “called for urgent and decisive security action to protect lives and property and restore confidence among residents of the affected communities.”
Contacted, the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, was not immediately available for comment on the killings, as his phone indicated that it was switched off.
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