- Insecurity is prevalent in Plateau State, leading to calls for the urgent establishment of state police.
- Violence against Christians is concentrated in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Violence occurs in Riyom communities.
14 reports, 5 independent
Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Violence occurs in Riyom communities.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Kidnappers target travelers on the Jos–Makarfi highway in Riyom, a local government area of Plateau State.Sub-event
Violence reported in Riyom communities within Plateau State.1 source
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Violence against Christians is concentrated in Plateau State, Nigeria.Also in this story
- Nigerian Bar Association addresses security failures and attacks in Plateau State.
- Documented kidnappings are occurring in northern Nigeria, alongside a condemned gunmen attack in Plateau State.
- Christians are being targeted in Nigeria, where the Church of the Brethren is also operating.
- The governor of Plateau State represented the state's condolences to the nation regarding a recent tragedy.
The entities involved
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Riyom
local government area in Nigeria
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Plateau State
state in Nigeria
Related events
- Deadly incidents and attacks occurred on September 19, 2026, across Kuru, Riyom, and Mangu in Plateau State.
- Attacks occurred in communities within Plateau State, involving the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (Bym).
- Attacks targeting herders and livestock occurred in Riyom and Mangu on August 27, 2026.