Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed at least seven people in Danda Chugwi community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The killing is coming 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, according to Punch Newspapers.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association ,Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the latest killings in Jos South LGA on Monday, August 1.
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.”
As at the time this report was filed, the state’s security agencies, including the police and the military special taskforce charged with maintaining the calm, had not made any official statements regarding the killings.
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