At least seven people, including two miners, have reportedly been killed in separate attacks across parts of Plateau State within two days, while more than 20 hectares of farmland were reportedly destroyed.

According to the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), two miners — 25-year-old Phillip Luka and 34-year-old Sunday John — were reportedly killed on September 23 at a mining site in Kworos Gangare, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.

The group also reported the destruction of farmlands in Jol, Riyom; Exland, Gashish; Rapwomol and Dorowa Babuje, saying the damage threatens the livelihoods and food security of affected families.

On September 24, two people were reportedly killed at Nghar, Exland, while three others were killed at Gassa, all in Barkin Ladi.

The three victims at Gassa were identified as Ishaya Pam Dung, 47; Barnabas Gyang Jack, 23; and Manasseh Luka Mushwer, 26.

The BYM expressed concern that the attacks occurred despite a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, and called for stronger security measures and intelligence-led operations.

It also urged authorities to assess the destroyed farmlands and provide support to affected families.

The reported casualties and destruction had not been independently confirmed by security authorities at the time of reporting.