Suspected Berom militia member kills Fulani boy in Plateau

A suspected Berom militia subordinate has reportedly changeable dormant a Fulani lad identified arsenic Aliyu successful Wereng community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, amid continued targeted attacks.

Zagazola Makama, a information analyst, stated successful a station connected X connected Thursday that the incidental occurred astatine astir 2 p.m. connected Thursday, October 1, 2026.

He explained that, according to preliminary information, the unfortunate was allegedly changeable aft being targeted by suspected equipped Berom militia members successful the community.

Makama said residents had been urged to stay calm and debar spreading unverified accusation that could further heighten hostility successful the area.

He said, “Security agencies are expected to analyse the incidental and found the circumstances surrounding the death.”

Suspected Berom militia subordinate kills Fulani lad successful Plateau