Gunmen k!ll pregnant woman and one other in Plateau community

Gunmen have k!lled a pregnant woman and a young man during an attack on Dyan community in Rim village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026 and opened fire, k!lling the two victims and throwing residents into panic.

The deceased were identified as Mrs. Happiness Pam, 32, and Daniel Luka, 24.

Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) condemned the k!llings, describing the attack as gruesome and unacceptable.

“It is heartbreaking that a pregnant woman carrying the hope of a family and an innocent young man with a promising future became victims of yet another senseless act of violence.

“These k!llings represent not only an attack on individuals but also an assault on the collective peace, security and humanity of our people,” their statement said.