Seven people have been killed after gunmen invaded Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State in a late-night attack that left residents in panic.
The attack reportedly occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on Monday, when the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents in shops and a local restaurant.
A community member, Bot Silas, who confirmed the inciden, said the attackers struck suddenly, forcing residents to flee for safety.
According to Silas, some of the victims were shot in their shops, while others were attacked at a local restaurant where food was being prepared.
He confirmed that seven people died in the incident, describing the attack as terrifying for residents who were caught off guard.
Reacting to the killings, the spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, condemned the attack and called on security agencies to take urgent action.
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Tengwong described the killing of innocent residents as unacceptable, urging the authorities to investigate the incident, arrest those responsible and ensure that people in the community can go about their daily activities without fear.
He also called for increased security measures to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further attacks.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, for comments were unsuccessful, as his telephone was switched off.
The latest attack has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in Plateau State, where communities continue to face security challenges.
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