Gunmen attack Plateau mining site, kill pregnant woman and three others

Gunmen on Friday killed four persons, including a pregnant woman, and injured four others during an हमला on a mining site in Mazat community, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to sources, the attackers invaded the area around 7 p.m. and opened fire on individuals who were engaged in mining activities, resulting in multiple casualties.
A community member, Amos Davou, confirmed the incident, stating that the assailants carried out the attack without any resistance.
In response, the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) condemned the killings, describing the act as barbaric and senseless.
Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of the association, told journalists that the group received news of the attack with deep sorrow and outrage.
BYM lamented that despite repeated attacks and growing insecurity in parts of Plateau State, innocent lives continue to be lost.
The group also decried the destruction of farmlands at Jol village in Riyom Local Government Area, warning that such incidents pose a serious threat to food security and the livelihoods of rural residents.
It noted that “the destruction of crops at the onset of the farming season could further worsen economic hardship in the affected communities.”
The association extended its condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
It called on security agencies to urgently investigate the incident, apprehend those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice without delay.
The group further urged governments at all levels to strengthen efforts in protecting vulnerable communities, mining sites, and farmlands across Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and other parts of the state.
Residents, particularly youths, were also advised to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while cooperating with security agencies by providing credible information to prevent further attacks.
The association stressed that the continued loss of lives and destruction of livelihoods must come to an end, insisting that the sanctity of human life must always be upheld.
As of the time of filing this report, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Command, Alfred Alabo, could not be reached for comments as his phone lines were not connecting. (BusinessDay, excluding headline)