Two persons have been killed while another sustained injuries in fresh attacks on Berom communities in Plateau State, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has said.
The attacks occurred on Tuesday night in at least four locations, including Gwa-Wereng Rim, Kyeng Village in Bachi District, Dorong and Jol Village.
Lyop Gabriel, resident of the affected area said the attack on Gwa-Wereng Rim occurred at about 9:30 p.m. when gunmen reportedly invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos, Rwang Tengwong, the National Publicity Secretary of BYM said the attackers killed Bulus Mwagwong, popularly known as Dikko, at Gwa-Wereng Rim, while his cousin, Yakubu, sustained serious injuries.
The association said 47-year-old Stephen Dachollom Kaze was also killed by suspected attackers at Kyeng Village, Bachi District, at about 8:30 p.m.
