Berom Militia Killed three Fulani Harders, shots 25 Cattle in Fresh Attack in Plateau’s Riyom

By Zagazola Makama

Three herders have been brutally killed and two others injured in a deadly attack by suspected Berom  militia in Wereng Community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace responded at about 2:00 p.m. on Aug. 6 following reports of gunshots around Wereng Community.

On arrival, the troops combed the area and discovered the bodies of three herders, while two other victims were found with gunshot wounds and rescued.

The sources said the troops also found that 14 cattle had been killed during the attack, while another 11 cattle sustained gunshot injuries.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the affected herders were from Gwarim Community in Riyom Local Government Area and were allegedly attacked by suspected Berom militia operating from Angwan Wereng Community.

The bodies of the deceased were recovered by the troops, while the injured herders were evacuated to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical treatment.

Security sources said troops have intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

They added that security personnel have continued to dominate the area to prevent any reprisal attack and maintain law and order as investigations into the incident continue.