Gunmen kill two youths in fresh Plateau attack

Suspected armed herders have k!lled two youths in Kyeng village, Bachi District, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong.

The association said the incident took place on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

According to him, the duo, whom he identified as Peter Dung, 22, and Amos Bele Danbwarang, 19, were ambushed and shot d3ad at about 7:20 pm before the attackers fled into nearby bushes.

BYM described the attack as barbaric, inhuman and part of the continued assaults on innocent native communities in Plateau State.

“The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, strongly condemns the killing of two Berom youths by Armed Fulani Terrorists at Kyeng village in Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area on Sunday, 10th May, 2026,” the statement read.

“The victims are Peter Dung, 22, and Amos Bele Danbwarang, 19, were ambushed and shot dead around 7:20pm before the attackers fled into nearby bushes.”

The association called on security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators and ensure justice is served, while urging government at all levels to take decisive steps towards ending the persistent killings across Plateau communities.

BYM extended its condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Bachi District over the painful loss.