Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The peace of the Gyel community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State was shattered once again on Monday, June 8, 2026, when suspected bandits killed a 36-year-old resident in what is believed to be a targeted attack. The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), which confirmed the incident, said the victim, Shedrack Dalyop of Kuru District, was a known leader of the local vigilante group that had successfully defended the community against previous attacks.
The attack occurred in the Sabon Gidan Kanar area of the Gyel District, a community that has experienced repeated security breaches in recent weeks. Another resident, Mang Davou, aged 32, of Gyel District, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment. BYM National Publicity Secretary Rwang Tengwong described the killing as another disturbing development in the worsening security situation in the area. He noted that the attack happened shortly after a similar incident in the same community that claimed another life and left one person hospitalised.
The BYM believes Dalyop may have been specifically targeted for elimination because of his role in leading community defence efforts against the Fulani bandits. The body of the deceased was recovered after the injured survivor, Davou, managed to reach Dalyop’s relatives to raise the alarm. The association has condemned the attack, describing it as unprovoked and calling on Operation Enduring Peace (OPED) and other security agencies to immediately launch an investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The attack comes just days after a separate violent incident in the same area. On Saturday, the BYM had reported that armed attackers suspected to be Fulani terrorists took advantage of an early morning rainfall on Friday, June 5, 2026, to launch an attack on residents of Gyel. That incident resulted in the death of a community member identified as Mr. Jan, while another resident, Mr. Silvanus Toma, sustained a gunshot injury to the head and remains in critical condition at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).
In the wake of Monday’s killing, the BYM urged residents of Gyel to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding while security agencies take decisive action to address the worsening insecurity in the area. The association extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mr. Dalyop and prayed for the speedy recovery of Mr. Davou.
Attempts to obtain an official reaction from the Plateau State Police Command were unsuccessful as of the time of this report, with its spokesperson, SP Alfred Alabo, not responding to calls or text messages. The tragic killing adds to a growing list of violent incidents in Plateau State, where tensions between farming and herding communities have frequently escalated into deadly confrontations.
The situation in Gyel underscores the persistent security challenges in Plateau State, where local vigilante groups have often stepped in to fill gaps left by overstretched security agencies. The BYM reaffirmed its commitment to peace, stating that the Berom people remain dedicated to lawful conduct and harmonious coexistence with all law-abiding residents, and called for a comprehensive, impartial, and professional investigation into the incident.
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