At least nine members of a single family, including a two-month-old infant, were reportedly killed in a late-night attack by suspected Fulani militias on Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to residents, the attack began at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and lasted for more than an hour.
The village head of the community was also critically injured.
A resident, Precious Tok, who confirmed the attack, told punch on Sunday that the attackers stormed the community in large numbers and opened fire indiscriminately.
“The gunmen came in large numbers, shooting everywhere. We could hear screams from the houses. They entered homes and slaughtered people. It was one of the d3adliest attacks we have seen here in recent times,” Tok said.
“The victims in one house were nine from the same family. Even a two-month-old baby was not spared. We ran into the bush for safety and only returned this morning to see the bodies.”
Another resident, who requested anonymity, described the scene as horrific and lamented the recurring insecurity in the area.
“We buried our children with our own hands again. This is too much. Government should come and help us. Every time they attack at night and by morning people are dead. We are tired of running,” the resident said.
The Public Relations Officer of Berom Youths Moulders Association (BYM) Riyom District darkness, Comrade Vincent Caleb Alamba, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday said the attack was carried out under the cover of darkness.
