Armed bandits killed a retired police officer and two others in a deadly Plateau attack on Friday, May 23, 2025. The incident targeted Farin-Lamba in Jos South local government area and Dahot village in Wereng Community, Riyom local government area.
The attackers are suspected to be Fulani militant groups who arrived in a Peugeot 406 vehicle and on footpaths.
The President of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, Solomon Mwantiri, confirmed the tragic killings in a statement issued on May 23, 2025.
“In another turn of tragic events, armed bandits suspected to be Fulani militant groups attacked Farin-Lamba of Jos South LGA and Dahot village of Wereng Community, Riyom LGA at about 9:00pm or thereabouts of last night, 23rd May, 2025, engulfing 2 people in Farin-Lamba and 1 person in Wereng respectively,” he said.
The victims in Farin-Lamba were a retired Police Officer named Ayuba Bako and 27-year-old James Bulus Kwanga. In Dahot village, the attackers killed 23-year-old Ishaya Davou Bature.
According to Mwantiri, the attackers used footpaths and vehicles to reach their targets.
“According to a local source, some of the attackers came, using a 406 car while others came on footpaths and strategically positioned themselves during the onslaughts,” he said.
The unending Plateau attack once again highlights the recurring violence in the state. No fewer than 45 persons were recently killed in Zike hamlet, Kimakpa community, Kwall District, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa local government area.
Witnesses in the area reported hearing sporadic gunshots from multiple locations during the attack. By morning, many lifeless bodies were recovered from the community.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that the incidents have drawn widespread condemnation from civil society leaders. They have criticised the apparent inability of the authorities to protect citizens.
Local communities in Plateau State have expressed frustration over the continuous attacks. They have long complained about the lack of adequate security despite repeated pleas for intervention.
As a result, residents are increasingly worried about their safety and the absence of proactive government measures.
It should also be noted that many residents have fled their homes in fear of further violence. Apart from Plateau State, many other parts of the country witness insecurity of lives and properties.
Recently in Ondo State, ward chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Nelson Adepoyigi, was killed at his resident.
