Four cows shot by Berom Militia in targeted attack Dorowa Babuje, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama
Four cows belonging to Alhaji Isa were reportedly shot dead by Berom militia at Dorowan Babuje in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the safety of livestock and property in the area.

The incident is expected to be investigated by security agencies to establish what happened and identify those responsible.

Residents and relevant stakeholders have been urged to support efforts to establish the facts surrounding the incident and provide useful information to the authorities.

Four cows shot by Berom Militia in targeted attack Dorowa Babuje, Plateau

Troops Foil Attack on Rim Community in Plateau, Recover Four Motorcycles

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), in collaboration with special forces and Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, have foiled an attack on Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, when troops of Sector 6 responded to a report of an attack on the community.
The sources said the troops and other security personnel established contact with the suspected gunmen upon arrival at the scene.

The assailants reportedly fled in disarray into nearby bushes following an exchange of fire with the security personnel.
The troops subsequently combed the area and recovered four motorcycles believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing gunmen.

A manhunt has been launched to track down the suspects, while security personnel continue efforts to prevent further attacks and protect residents of the community.

Further details are expected as the operation progresses.

Troops Foil Attack on Rim Community in Plateau, Recover Four Motorcycles

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.

Suspected Berom Militia attack fulani youths returning from mosque, kill one, injure another in Plateau