Berom Group Accuses Herders’ Union of Complicity as Fresh Attacks Claim Lives in Plateau Communities
Berom youths in Plateau State have demanded the immediate proscription of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and the arrest and prosecution of its leaders, following renewed deadly attacks on indigenous communities.
The demand was made by the Berom Youth Moulder-Association (BYM) after coordinated attacks on January 6, 2026, which reportedly left several residents dead in Jol community in Riyom Local Government Area and Gero community in Gyel District of Jos South LGA.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the youth group described the attacks as deliberate acts of terror against Berom people and other indigenous ethnic groups in Plateau State.
The BYM strongly rejected claims by MACBAN leaders alleging that Berom youths attacked Fulani herders, describing such narratives as false, misleading, and an attempt to divert attention from the real perpetrators.
According to the group, statements credited to Miyetti Allah leaders following the attacks amount to incitement and justification of violence, worsening the already fragile security situation in the state.
They specifically called on security agencies to investigate the Plateau State chairman of Miyetti Allah, Ibrahim Yusuf, and other leaders of the association for alleged links to repeated attacks on farming communities.
The Berom youths urged the Federal Government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive steps to end what they described as systematic killings and land encroachment in Plateau State.
Among their demands are:
- Proscription of Miyetti Allah as an organisation
- Arrest and prosecution of individuals linked to violent attacks
- Adequate deployment of security personnel to vulnerable rural communities
- Compensation for victims, including families of those killed and farmers whose farmlands were destroyed
The group warned that failure to act decisively could further escalate tension and erode public confidence in the government’s ability to protect lives and property.
Plateau State has witnessed recurring attacks linked to farmer-herder conflicts, resulting in loss of lives, displacement of residents, and destruction of livelihoods.
Despite repeated assurances by authorities, local communities continue to raise concerns over slow response, alleged bias, and lack of justice for victims.
The latest call by Berom youths adds to growing pressure on the federal and state governments to address insecurity in the North-Central region with firm, transparent, and lawful measures.
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