The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has condemned the continued killings, attacks, destruction of farmlands, sexual harassment of women and cattle rustling across communities in Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Councils of Plateau State.

The latest incident involved the killing of 52-year-old Joshua Bulus of Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Council, who was reportedly attacked and killed on Tuesday evening by suspected armed Fulani herders grazing cattle near the community.

According to a statement issued yesterday by BYM National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, the attackers fled immediately after the incident.

The association also raised concern over the destruction of cabbage and carrot farms covering about five hectares in Gassa community of Ropp District in Barkin Ladi Local Council.

BYM noted that the attacks occurred barely two days after eight persons were killed and seven others injured in Gwom-Ajang village of Foron District, despite recent assurances by the Plateau State Governor following visits to attacked communities in Barkin Ladi and Bassa local councils.

The group lamented that for more than two decades, armed attackers have continued to operate across Plateau communities, leaving residents exposed to killings, intimidation, attacks on farms and harassment along rural roads.

According to the association, recent incidents including the alleged sexual harassment of women returning from farms in Ganawuri District, the attack on Mr Bot Yakubu in Gassa and the rustling of livestock belonging to Mr Iliya Dongo in Tahoss further reflect the worsening insecurity in the state.

“Repeated assurances by government authorities have yet to produce meaningful results, as communities continue to experience fear, displacement and destruction of livelihoods,” the statement read.

BYM called on security agencies and government at all levels to move beyond routine condemnations and demonstrate genuine commitment toward ending the cycle of violence and protecting vulnerable communities.

The association also urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding while supporting lawful efforts aimed at restoring peace and security across the state.