Residents of Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State were thrown into mourning following a deadly attack that shattered new year celebrations.
The attack reportedly occurred around 11:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, as residents were preparing to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the new year.
A statement by Rwang Tengwong National Publicity Secretary, Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) made available to Journalists on Thursday morning in Jos through the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) WhatsApp platform said armed militants or bandits stormed the community barely minutes into 2026, unleashing violence on unsuspecting residents.
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“While the world welcomed the New Year in celebration, residents of Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area were plunged into mourning following a deadly attack”; the statement said.
“Seven corpses have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts are still ongoing, raising fears that the casualty figure may rise”; Tengwong added in the statement.
He explained that the incident occurred despite earlier security alerts warning that several communities in Jos South Local Government Area had been earmarked for possible attacks.
BusinssDay reports that Bum community has now joined the growing list of rural settlements affected by violent assaults in Plateau State, deepening concerns over the safety of lives and property, especially during festive periods meant for peace and celebration.
As at the time of filing this report, both Samson Zhakom, spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), and Alfred Alabo, spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, were yet to comment on the incident, even though the statement from the Berom Youths Moulder-Association had been shared on the Operation Enduring Peace and Police Command WhatsApp platforms.
