Fresh Attack in Plateau Leaves Four Dead, Including Mother and Son

Fresh violence has again rocked parts of Plateau State following another deadly attack by suspected bandits on communities in Jos South and Riyom local government areas, leaving four persons dead, including a mother and her son.

The latest incident occurred in Kogot village in the Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area, where armed attackers reportedly invaded the community late Monday night. Local sources said the assailants stormed the area around 11 p.m., killing 78-year-old Ngo Shettu Badung and her 52-year-old son, Danjuma Badung.

Reports indicated that the deceased were relatives of the Chairman of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYMA), an organization that has repeatedly raised concerns over recurring attacks on indigenous communities in the state.

In a separate but related incident, two other youths identified as Peter Dung, 22, and Amos Bele Danbwarang, 19, were reportedly ambushed and killed at Kyeng village in Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area. The attackers were said to have opened fire on the victims before fleeing into nearby bushes.

Reacting to the killings, the National Publicity Secretary of BYMA, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attacks, describing them as barbaric and part of a sustained pattern of violence against communities in Plateau State. The group called on security agencies to intensify efforts to arrest those behind the attacks and prevent further bloodshed.

The renewed violence adds to growing concerns over worsening insecurity across several Plateau communities in recent weeks. Earlier reports had documented multiple deadly attacks in Bassa, Riyom and other parts of the state, with residents repeatedly calling for stronger security presence and government intervention.

Plateau State has witnessed repeated cycles of communal violence and armed attacks over the years, despite ongoing security operations aimed at restoring peace in the region.