Gunmen k!ll Plateau youth leader

Gunmen have k!lled a youth leader and former chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), Gashish District, Rwas Paul Danladi, and injured two others in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and other parts of Plateau State.

Danladi was reportedly attacked at about 6 pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 around Rantis Village along the Gashish-Barkin Ladi Road while returning to Barkin Ladi on his motorcycle.

The BYM confirmed the k!lling on Thursday, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong.

The association condemned the k!lling and extended its condolences to his family, friends and the entire Gashish community, describing Danladi as a respected community leader.

The association said other attacks were also recorded across parts of the Bedroom communities on Wednesday, leaving two persons injured.

They included Mafeng Samuel Lamba, who was attacked around Gwom-Ajang in Foron and was taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, and Bitrus Pam Dadon, who was attacked along Sho Road and had his motorcycle stolen.

Among others, the group called on the Plateau State Government and the relevant security agencies to urgently investigate the k!lling, apprehend those responsible, and strengthen surveillance along vulnerable roads and communities in Barkin Ladi, Jos South, Riyom and other affected areas.