Get Guardian on GoogleThe Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, is deeply concerned about the latest attacks by Armed Fulani Terrorists in Rim and Wereng communities of Riyom Local Government Area, which have further exposed residents to fear and insecurity.
The attack in Rim on Thursday, September 3, 2026, claimed the lives of two youths, Joel Bwede, 39, and Justics Dadong, 22, leaving their families and the community in grief.
“BYM is particularly worried that human lives are increasingly being reduced to mere numbers in recurring reports of killings, with each casualty representing a family shattered, dreams cut short and a community left traumatised. This should not become the new normal in Plateau State”, said in a statement yesterday by BYM National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong.
The Association strongly condemns the attacks and calls on the Federal and Plateau State Governments, as well as security agencies, to do far more to safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
The protection of lives and property is a primary responsibility of government, as expressly provided under Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tengwong added.
BYM therefore demands stronger security presence in vulnerable communities, improved intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms, as well as the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for these attacks.
The Association extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Rim, while urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
“Government must do more. Every life matters, and the people of Plateau deserve to live in safety, dignity and peace”, he asserted.
