Berom militia allegedly kill 21 cows in targeted attack in Riyom, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Twenty-one cows belonging to a herder have allegedly been killed by suspected Berom militia in targeted attack in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in the Bangai area of Riyom.
The livestock were said to belong to Alhaji Jeji Abdullahi, a resident of Bangai Village.
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Sources said the animals were allegedly killed by armed men identified as Berom militia from Torok Village.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of pastoralists and their livestock in parts of Riyom, amid recurring tensions between farming and herding communities.
The development is also likely to heighten concerns over the destruction of livelihoods and the potential for retaliatory attacks if not promptly addressed by security authorities.
Security agencies are expected to investigate the incident, identify those responsible and take appropriate legal action to prevent further escalation.
Community leaders have also been urged to encourage restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes while authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing of the livestock.
