At least three people have been killed and one injured in a renewed attack in Plateau State, highlighting growing insecurity in the region. The incident occurred on Friday evening in Jos South Local Government Area, leaving residents alarmed and calling for urgent government intervention.
Victims Ambushed While Returning Home
The attack took place in Nyamgo Gyel, a community in Jos South, where the victims were reportedly ambushed around 7 p.m. while returning from Gero on a motorcycle.
The deceased were identified as Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (35). Eyewitnesses said they were part of a group of about 15 ახალგაზრდ returning from a mining site when they encountered gunmen.
The нападение, which coincided with Good Friday, has plunged the community into mourning.
Eyewitnesses Describe Sudden Gunfire
According to local accounts, the group came under heavy gunfire, forcing members to scatter for safety.
The Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, said the attackers, suspected to be armed herdsmen, struck without warning.
“We started hearing sporadic gunshots and everyone scattered. Unfortunately, three of our people were killed,” he said, urging authorities to act swiftly.
Community Leaders Raise Alarm
The Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulder Association, Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a troubling sign of worsening insecurity across Plateau State.
Speaking at the scene, he lamented that the victims had gone out to mark the religious holiday and were attacked on their way back.
Dalyop also revealed that community leaders had recently met with members of the Fulani community at a Nigerian Army formation in Jos South to discuss concerns over suspicious movements in the area.
He warned that armed groups may be expanding their presence in surrounding bushes, raising fears of further violence if decisive action is not taken.
Calls for Increased Security Presence
Residents have criticised what they describe as inadequate security deployment, noting that only police operatives responded after the нападение. The injured survivor was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.
Community members are now calling for heightened security measures and vigilance as preparations begin for the burial of the victims.
Efforts to obtain an official response from the Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
Rising Violence in Plateau
The latest killings add to a series of violent incidents in Plateau State, intensifying concerns about the safety of residents and the effectiveness of ongoing security operations in the region.
