Wednesday, October 28 2026 - Seven people have lost their lives after gunmen attacked Gyero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The assailants reportedly stormed the community at about
9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 and opened fire on unsuspecting residents
at relaxation spots and nearby shops.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders
Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the attack in a telephone interview with
Channels Television, saying seven people were murdered.
According to him, the bodies of the victims had been
deposited in a mortuary.
Tengwong called on the Plateau State Government and security
agencies to strengthen surveillance and intensify security operations to
prevent further attacks and protect residents.
He also urged the authorities to ensure that those
responsible for the killings were identified, arrested and brought to justice.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the
Plateau State Command, SP Alfred Alabo, confirmed that an incident had occurred
in the community.
Alabo said the command was making arrangements to visit the
area, adding that he could not confirm the casualty figure until he received a
full briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area.
He said the Commissioner of Police’s prompt response
reflected the command’s continued efforts to ensure the safety of communities
across the state.
The PPRO assured residents that the command would pursue the
attackers and ensure they were arrested and brought to book.
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