From Our Correspondent
No fewer than 27 persons have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by gunmen on Bindi-Jebbu village in Tahoss community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to the villagers, the attack, which was carried out on Monday by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia, also left many people injured with several rushed to hospitals, including Jos University Teaching Hospital and Plateau Specialist Hospital.
The Chairman of Riyom Local Government Area, Bature Shuwa confirmed the incident but could not give the casualty figure at press time, saying he was on his way to the attacked community.
Also confirming the killings, the National President of Berom Youth Moulders Association, Dalyop Solomon said the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically and setting several houses ablaze.
“27 persons were killed, and many were injured. We have taken the bodies to different hospitals before the burial,” Solomon said.
He added that all corpses had been deposited at the hospitals and a date for their burial would be announced, of course.
Security agencies, including Operation Safe Haven and the state police command, have yet to issue any statement on the situation.
When contacted, spokespersons of Operation Safe Haven and the Plateau Police Command, Major Samson Zhakom and DSP Alabo Alfred, didn’t respond to the text messages sent to them by our correspondent at press time.
The attack has once again highlighted the security challenges in Plateau State, where communities have been targeted by armed groups in recent times.
The incident has sparked concern and outrage, with many calling for increased security measures to protect the lives and property of citizens.
Plateau state government had last week recruited 150 new agro-rangers as part of efforts to address the security challenge facing the state.
