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At Least 10 Killed in Coordinated Night Attacks on Two Communities in Plateau State’s Riyom LGA (Photos)

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Fresh violence erupted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night, claiming at least 10 lives in near-simultaneous attacks on the communities of Jol and Dorowa Babuje (in the Rob District).

The assaults, which occurred between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., were carried out by armed bandits who struck in coordinated fashion, according to local leaders.

Barrister Solomon Dalyop, National President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYMA), confirmed the fatalities in a telephone interview, stating that nine people were killed in Dorowa Babuje, while one person was killed in Jol.

In Jol, attackers reportedly arrived on motorcycles from the Manga axis, despite prior warnings to security agencies about suspicious movements in the area. Personnel from Operation Rainbow, the state’s security outfit, were already deployed and managed to repel the assailants, preventing a higher casualty count.

In Dorowa Babuje, the gunmen emerged from the Jong-Wereh area, where they are believed to have been camping for some time. The military was alerted promptly and responded quickly, which local leaders credit with limiting further deaths.

These latest killings fit into a persistent pattern of night raids, ambushes, and displacement plaguing farming communities in Riyom, one of Plateau State’s most volatile areas in recent months.

Community leaders have highlighted the recurring nature of attacks often conducted after dark along known routes and called for enhanced surveillance, proactive patrols, and the dismantling of suspected camps in nearby forests.

Residents of both affected communities are now living in heightened fear, with families grieving their losses and demanding a sustained security presence to avert more bloodshed.

Youth groups and local leaders have renewed urgent appeals to federal and state authorities to shift from reactive measures to comprehensive, long-term strategies for security and peacebuilding in Riyom and surrounding areas.

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Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)

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The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.

Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.

The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.

The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.

They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.

Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.

Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.

Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.

The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.

Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.

The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.

Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”

He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.

“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.

The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.

The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.

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