A woman lost her life and two companions suffered injuries while picking groundnuts on a farm in Gwom-Ajang, Foron District, within Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of [Plateau State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plateau_State) on Saturday at approximately 4 p.m., according to local witnesses.
**What transpired on the farm?**
- The incident occurred during a routine harvest operation.
- Silas Bitrus, a resident of the community, confirmed that the attack happened around 4 p.m. and resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
- The victims were engaged in groundnut collection when unidentified assailants opened fire.
**Who responded to the attack?**
- Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the [Berom Youth Moulders (BYM)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berom), condemned the assault, urging security forces to pursue the perpetrators.
- The statement read, “We demand that security operatives act swiftly to bring the attackers to justice.”
**What are the broader security concerns?**
- The Coalition of Plateau State Indigenous Youth Bodies released a separate statement alleging a coordinated effort by certain groups to launch a counter‑propaganda campaign against the [Department of State Services (DSS)](https://dss.gov.ng), the Mobile Police Force, and [Operation Rainbow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Rainbow).
- The coalition, represented by Amb. Ezekiel Peter Bini, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, Amb. Miri Timnan Nyantau, and Jonathan Kyesmang Yusuf, cited information received after a World Press Conference held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists Secretariat in Abuja on 21 October 2026.
- According to the coalition, “some factions intend to stage a World Press Conference to portray joint operations of the DSS, Mobile Police, and Operation Rainbow as discriminatory.”
- They called for independent verification of any such propaganda and urged the public to demand evidence before accepting claims.
**What stance did the coalition take?**
- The group affirmed its support for the DSS, Mobile Police, and Operation Rainbow, stating, “We stand firmly with security operatives and will not be distracted by propaganda or terror.”
- They emphasized that Plateau State is a shared heritage that must remain safe for all law‑abiding citizens.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges in the region, prompting both local youth organisations and national security agencies to reassess protective measures for rural communities.
*All information is based on statements provided to the correspondent on the day of the event.*