KEY POINTS
- Gunmen killed two mining workers in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
- A third man died from injuries sustained in an October 7 attack.
- BYM urged stronger security patrols, investigations and arrests.
Three men have been killed in separate attacks in Plateau State, including two workers targeted at a mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, according to the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM).
Suspected gunmen have killed two men working at a mining site in the Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, raising fresh concerns about the safety of residents working in rural communities across the state.
In a statement, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50.
The association’s National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, disclosed the incident while expressing concern over the continued loss of lives in attacks on communities in Plateau State.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identities of the suspected gunmen and their motive, were not disclosed in the statement.
The association also announced the death of Bulus Chun Pam, a resident of Gwom Ajang in Foron District, Barkin Ladi.
Pam had sustained injuries during an attack on October 7 and was taken to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical treatment. However, he died on Friday, according to Tengwong.
The association described his death as another painful loss to his family and community.
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association called on the Federal Government, the Plateau State Government and security agencies to take urgent steps to protect communities from further attacks.
It warned that mining sites, farmlands, rural settlements and community roads should not become places where residents fear for their lives while trying to earn a living.
The group stressed that people should be able to move freely, work and provide for their families without facing the threat of violence.
