Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have struck Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state, killing no fewer than seven persons.
This follows another killing which took pmace less than 24 hours after 18 other persons lost their lives during a clash between bandits and members of vigilante group in the Wase Council Area of the state.
Spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the latest killings in Jos South LGA on Monday.
Tengwong, who is the National Publicity Secretary of the body noted that the attack in which seven people were confirmed dead took place at Danda chugwi community following an attack by Fulani Militias.
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“The attack happened on Sunday, 31/07/2022 at around 9:00pm.
“Others who sustain serious gun injuries have been taken to Vom Christian hospital for immediate medical attention.”
The authorities of security agencies in the state including the police and the military special Taskforce in charge of peace maintenance were yet to issue any public statement regarding the killings as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the area with movements restricted.
TheNewsGuru exclusively gathered tension is high and the threat of fresh reprisals may be in the offing.