Plateau State Government  Appeals  for Calm Following Attack in Riyom LGA

The Plateau State Government say it is deeply saddened by the unfortunate attack  on Bidi (Jebu) community of Tahoss village in Riyom Local Government Area on Monday, 14th July, 2025, which led to the loss of lives and properties . 

A statement by the information commissioner, Joyce Ramnap notes that the senseless act of violence by yet to be identified gunmen is strongly condemned and unacceptable. 

The Plateau State Government sympathizes with the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident.

The Governor of Plateau State,  Caleb Mutfwang directed security agencies to intensify surveillance and bring the perpetrators to justice through additional deployment of troops.

At least 20 people were, on Monday night, killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias who invaded the Bindi community in Ta-Hoss district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, while an unspecified number were injured as residents fled the community for safety.

In a statement jointly signed by Gideon Manjal and Gadu Daniel Dong, the Chairman and Publicity Secretary of the Riyom chapter of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), the assailants stormed the village when the people had retired for the night and carried out a house-to-house attack, killing innocent people including women, children, and the aged who could not manage to escape.

He said the attackers, who were identified by survivors as Fulani extremists, were heavily armed with sophisticated weapons and made it clear that their mission was to exterminate the people and take over their land.

The Government is appealing to the people of Bidi, Sopp, and surrounding communities to remain calm, be vigilant, avoid any form of retaliation,report any suspicious activities to Authorities and cooperate with security agencies.