Three people have been killed following an attack by gunmen on a mining site in Jol community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 6 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, when the assailants reportedly stormed the mining site and opened fire on people in the area.
The attack came two days after five people, including a soldier, were killed around Sho community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
A resident, Bulus Shen, who confirmed the latest incident, told newsmen that the gunmen arrived at the mining site in the evening and began shooting sporadically, fatally injuring the victims.
He said the attack triggered panic in the community, adding that three people were reportedly killed.
The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the attack.
Tengwong condemned the incident, describing it as disturbing and unacceptable.
He called on security agencies to urgently investigate the attack, arrest those responsible and strengthen security around rural communities to prevent further loss of lives.
The latest violence comes amid continuing tensions and mutual accusations between members of Berom and Fulani communities over killings and attacks across Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Bassa local government areas.
The Plateau State Government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the affected local government areas on September 21. However, attacks have continued despite the restriction.
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