IBUKUNOLUWA KING-OKUNEYE
No fewer than seven persons have again been killed in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
The attack came less than 24 hours after 18 people lost their lives during a clash between bandits and members of a vigilante group in the Wase Council Area of the state.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association ,Rwang Tengwong confirmed the latest killings in Jos South LGA on Monday.
Tengwong said, “Seven people have been confirmed dead at Danda chugwi community following an attack by Fulani Militias.
“The attack happened on Sunday, 31/07/2022 at around 9:00pm.
“Others who sustained serious gun injuries have been taken to Vom Christian hospital for immediate medical attention.”
Security agencies in the state including the police and military special task force in charge of peace maintenance are yet to issue any public statement regarding the killings as of the time this was filed for publication.