While Nigerians celebrated the cross-over night on December 31, 2025, ushering in the year 2026, gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia attacked the Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack left at least seven people dead, scores injured, homes burned, and the community in disarray.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday morning. He said the bandits took advantage of the cross-over celebrations to launch the deadly assault, plunging residents into grief during what should have been a festive night.
“While the world welcomed the New Year in celebration, residents of Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, were plunged into mourning following a deadly attack by suspected armed Fulani militants and bandits,” Tengwong said.
He added that the attack occurred around 11:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, just minutes into the New Year, as residents were preparing to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026.
“As of this morning, seven corpses have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts are still ongoing, raising fears that the casualty figure may rise,” he said.
Tengwong noted that the attack happened despite an earlier security alert warning that several communities in Jos South Local Government Area were at risk, a warning that he says security agencies ignored.
“Sadly, the Bum community has now fallen victim to this renewed wave of violence. This latest attack adds to the growing list of violent assaults on innocent rural communities in Plateau State, further deepening concerns over the safety of lives and property, especially during festive periods meant for peace and celebration. The Berom Youth Moulder Association is closely monitoring developments and will provide further updates as the situation unfolds,” he added.
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