Gunmen kill seven in fresh Plateau attack

Suspected herdsmen on Sunday night killed seven persons in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The incident occurred less than 24 hours after 18 people were killed during a clash between bandits and members of 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 to reporters in Jos on Monday.

According to Tengwong: “Seven people have been confirmed dead at Danda chugwi community following an attack by Fulani Militias.

“The attack happened on Sunday, 31/07/2022 around 9:00pm.

“While others sustained serious gun injuries have been taken to Vom Christian hospital for medical treatment.”

However, the Police and military special Taskforce saddled with maintaining peace were yet to respond or issue any statement on the killings as of the time of filing this report.