Suspected Berom Militia attack fulani youths returning from mosque, kill one, injure another in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected Berom militia have reportedly killed a 28-year-old man and injured another in in a targeted attack on the fulani while they were returning from Maghreb prayers along the Dorowa–Rafamol road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:42 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, following a distress call from Rafamol community.
The sources said troops who responded to the call discovered that two persons had been shot by the suspected attackers.
One of the victims, identified as Abdullahi Yakubu, was reportedly killed at the scene, while the second victim, Abdullahi Aminu, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
Aminu was subsequently taken to Barkin Ladi General Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment. According to the sources, three empty cartridge cases of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered at the scene
Troops have since intensified security operations around Dorowa Babuje and Rafamol communities to track down the perpetrators and prevent possible reprisals or further escalation of tensions.
