Plateau: Fulani Community Alleges Killing of Six Cows, Reports 10 Missing in Riyom Attack

The Fulani community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has alleged that 44 cattle belonging to a resident were attacked by suspected Berom militia members, leaving six animals dead, three slaughtered and 10 missing.

The community made the allegation in a statement issued on Friday by its Secretary, Abdullahi Yusuf, who said the incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Mahanga Community, Jol Ward.

According to Yusuf, the cattle belonged to Shuaibu Woje, whose livestock and herders were allegedly attacked by the assailants.

He claimed that the attackers drove the cattle into a restricted and inaccessible area around Tanjol Community before shooting at and slaughtering some of the animals.

“The Fulani Community in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, wishes to express deep concern over an incident involving 44 cattle belonging to Mr. Shuaibu Woje of Mahanga Community, which were reportedly driven into a restricted and inaccessible area around Tanjol Community, Jol Ward, on Wednesday, 11th November 2026,” Yusuf stated.

He added that suspected attackers began shooting at the cattle at about 4pm in an area identified as Akawu, near Tanjol Community.

According to the statement, the incident was reported to the Joint Task Force (JTF), the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Yusuf said initial efforts to recover the cattle on Wednesday were unsuccessful, but security personnel later rescued some of the animals during an operation on Thursday morning, November 12.

He credited personnel from the Mobile Police Station in Jol and Operation Enduring Peace operatives stationed at Dakun with assisting in the recovery.

Giving a breakdown of the reported losses, the community said six cattle were shot dead, three were slaughtered, eight sustained injuries, 10 remained missing, while 17 were rescued unharmed.

The community described the incident as a significant economic loss to the owner and raised concerns about the safety of livestock and herders in the area.

It called on the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Operation Enduring Peace, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police and the DSS to investigate the incident and establish those responsible.

The group also appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to recover the missing cattle and ensure that anyone found responsible was arrested and prosecuted.

Other demands included compensation for the owner, increased security patrols around Tanjol and Mahanga communities, and equal protection for residents, farmers and herders regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds.

The Fulani community further urged residents to avoid retaliation and report suspicious activities to security agencies.

It maintained that lasting peace in Riyom could only be achieved through accountability, justice and equal protection for all residents.