Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Not less than 27 farmers, including men and women, have been k!lled in a fresh attack by gunmen in Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack, which occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025 also
left many people injured, with several rushed to hospitals, including Jos
University Teaching Hospital and Plateau Hospital.
The chairman of Riyom Local Government Area, Bature Shuwa,
confirmed the incident while on his way to the attacked community.
The National President of Berom Youth Moulders Association,
Dalyop Solomon, who confirmed the attack said the gunmen, suspected to be
members of the Fulani ethnic group, stormed the community, shooting
sporadically and setting several houses ablaze.
"27 persons were k!lled, and many were injured. We have
taken the bodies to different hospitals before the burial,” Solomon said.
The National President said all corpses had been deposited at
the hospitals and a date for their burial would be announced.
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