…shooting, forcing residents to scamper for safety,” he added. The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings, describing them as unacceptable. “The killing of innocent people in Gero is condemnable and must not be allowed to continue. We call on the relevant security agen…

…residents at relaxation spots and nearby shops. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack in a telephone interview with Channels Television, saying seven people were murdered. According to him, the bodies of the victims had been deposited in a mortuar…

…injuries.” Also confirming the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attacks and urged security operatives to go after the attackers. Also in a related development, the Coalition of Plateau State Indigenous Youth Bodies has alleged a plot by some grou…

A Berom militia member suspected in the shooting of a Fulani man, identified as Alhaji Aminu, who died from gunshot injuries sustained during an attack at Dumak Kobpar in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been arrested by troops.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Wednesday, stated…

…the destruction of crops and farmlands, according to separate statements issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, and the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, MYM, and made available to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday. The BYM, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, said 114 cattle were…

…Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50. The association said the victims were attacked at about 5 pm on Friday. I…

…motorcycle to his duty post in the Chit area of Heipang District when he was ambushedThe Berom Youth Moulders-Association condemned the killing and raised alarm over the safety of civilians in the areaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng jou…

Gunmen killed former Berom Youth Moulders-Association chairman Rwas Paul Danladi on Wednesday evening along the Gashish-Barkin Ladi roadThe BYM confirmed the killing in a statement and said two other people were injured in separate attacks across Berom communities on the same dayThe association called on the Plateau St…

…as such movements could expose them to security risks," Bulus said.The spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to act."This killing is unfortunate. We condemn it in totality. We call on security operatives to investigate the killing…

…GSS Ropp, Dogo Primary School, and LEA Primary School Dogo-Gashish in Barkin Ladi LGA.Berom Youth Moulders spokesman, Rwang Tenglong, said schools in affected communities were often shut for more than a week after attacks. He said insecurity had continued to undermine education in rural communities because schools coul…

…now spend weeks out of school whenever attacks occur. Rwang Tenglong, spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders, said meaningful educational development cannot take place where insecurity persists. “If our people are not secure, education cannot thrive. Government must first secure lives before children can concentrate on…

…Torok of Rim community on Sunday night, August 2, 2026. National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday said the attack was carried out by suspected armed Fulani militias alongside hired bandits. According to Tengwong, the attac…

…Jang has lamented the breakdown of the once cordial relationship between the Fulani and Berom ethnic groups, saying they “should never have become enemies.” Jang made the remark in his autobiography, From Airman to Politics – My Life, unveiled on Saturday in Jos as part of activities marking his 80th birthday. In an ex…

Resident of Kum and spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders- Association, Rwang Tengwong, tells BIODUN BUSARI how gunmen invaded Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Plateau State and killed nine members of a family Are you a member of the Kum or Wereng-Camp community? I’m a native of Kum. I’m the National Publicity Se…

…State Indigenous Youth Nationalities, comprising Afizere, Anaguta, Atakar, Atten, Berom, Irigwe, Kunlere, Mushere, Mwaghavul, Pan and Ron youth associations. The coalition described the situation as a humanitarian tragedy that has devastated communities across Plateau. Addressing journalists in Jos, leader of the coali…

…residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack, said the assailants struck under the cover of darkness and unleashed violence on helpless residents. According to him, the attack wiped out nine members of…

…assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents before fleeing the scene. Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) condemned the k!llings, describing the attack as barbaric and calling on security agencies to immediately arrest those responsible. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rw…

…targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty. The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders, Mr. Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, describing the killings as a direct attack on the community’s efforts to safeguard lives and property. He said the slain vigilantes were part of a local security arr…

…stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger security around mining locations. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) described the Nyango attack as another reminder of the urgent need to dismantle criminal camps operating around Gyel and neighbouring communities. The association, in a statement signed by its Natio…

…and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Saturday, said the assailants stormed the village at about 10 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately, killing the victims and throwing the…

…council's decision to issue her a Residential Certificate, while another applicant of Berom origin allegedly received a Certificate of Indigene under similar circumstances. Delivering judgment, Justice Donglong ruled in favour of the claimants, stating that: "Pursuant to a careful and diligent consideration of all the…

…Happiness Pam, 32, who was pregnant, and Daniel Luka, 24. Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) condemned the killings, describing the attack as gruesome and unacceptable. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Rwang Tengwong, the association…

…Happiness Pam, 32, who was pregnant, and Daniel Luka, 24. Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, condemned the killings and described the attack as gruesome and unacceptable. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Rwang Tengwong, the association s…

…herder has been killed, and two others sustained gunshot injuries following an attack by Berom Militia in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, prompting calls for justice and renewed efforts to prevent further violence in the area. Security expert, Zagazola Makama who disclosed this in a report on Friday, said…