In the early hours of Sunday, a lethal attack in the Kum community of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, resulted in eight fatalities and one injury. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that the assailants struck the area around 12:30 am, firing indiscriminately at inhabitants before retreating.
Troops belonging to Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace arrived at the scene following a distress notification. Upon arrival, they confirmed the deaths of eight individuals and discovered one wounded survivor. This survivor was quickly transported to the General Hospital in Riyom for urgent medical care, and the deceased were recovered from the location.
In response, military forces initiated search operations throughout the nearby forests and communities to capture the perpetrators. Additional personnel were dispatched to the region to secure the area and conduct clearing patrols. These violent incidents follow a string of recent attacks across Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu, prompting security forces to intensify their surveillance and intelligence operations to restore order.
