Pam Fom, the president of the Dorowa Babuje Youth Council in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, was ambushed and shot by suspected Fulani militias on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, just a day after he granted an interview condemning a deadly attack on his community that resulted in the deaths of two youths.
Interview and Attack
Fom gave the interview on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, where he openly criticized the earlier attack in Dorowa. The following day, he was ambushed on his way to a neighboring community. Conflict journalist Masara Kim Usman confirmed the attack in a Facebook post on Thursday morning, July 23, stating that Fom was shot by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias shortly after the interview.
Usman wrote: “So I interviewed this youth leader on an attack that killed two members of his community near Jos yesterday, and today he was shot by the same Fulani terrorist.”
Details of the Earlier Attack
During the interview, Fom narrated how the Fulani terrorists hid among their cattle while grazing and targeted two youths riding a motorcycle. After killing them, they proceeded to a mining site and opened fire on miners, injuring many. Fom called on the government and security agencies to provide adequate protection for the community, warning that youths would have no option but to take up arms to defend themselves if necessary.
Survival and Confirmation
Hours after the interview, Fom was ambushed and shot, left for dead. However, he survived and is currently battling for his life. Another youth leader, Titus Badung, confirmed the attack, stating: “The community youth leader of Dorowa Babuje, Mr Pam Fom, who was interviewed yesterday by award-winning conflict reporter Masara Kim Usman following the killing of two youths from his community, has reportedly been shot today. He was attacked just a day after speaking about the earlier killings that had plunged the community into mourning.”
