Seriki Adinoyi in Jos
Seven persons have again been killed in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be bandits.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYMA), Mr. Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the killings yesterday to newsmen in Jos.
Tengwong said: “Seven people have been confirmed dead at Danda Chugwi community following an attack by bandits.”
He said that the attack happened on Sunday, at about 10:00 p.m., adding that others who sustained serious gun injuries were taken to Vom Christian Hospital for medical attention.
The killing is coming less than 24 hours after 18 other persons died during a clash between bandits and members of vigilante group in the Wase Council Area of the state on Saturday.
The development has created serious tension in the affected communities and the state as the youths of the areas are protesting the attacks.
As at the time of filing this report security agencies in the state were yet to issue any statement regarding the killings.
