By Sabiu Abdullahi
At least seven people have been killed after gunmen attacked Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday night.
The attackers reportedly invaded the community at about 10:20 p.m., opening fire on residents in shops and at a local restaurant where food was being prepared.
A community member, Bot Silas, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos, said the sudden attack triggered panic as residents fled for safety.
“The gunmen arrived in the community at about 10:20pm and started shooting sporadically. Some of the victims were killed in their shops, while others were attacked at a local restaurant where food was being prepared,” Silas said.
He added that seven people were killed in the attack, which left residents terrified as the assailants struck under the cover of darkness.
According to the Punch newspaper, the spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings and called on security agencies to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
“The killing of innocent people in Georo is condemnable and must not be allowed to continue. We call on the relevant security agencies to investigate the incident, bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure that residents can live and carry out their legitimate activities without fear,” Tengwong said.
He also urged security agencies to strengthen protection for vulnerable communities and intensify efforts to apprehend the attackers.
As of the time the report was filed, the Plateau State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The command’s spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, was reportedly unavailable for comment when contacted, as his telephone was switched off.
The latest attack has renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect communities in Plateau State and ensure that those responsible for violent attacks are brought to justice.
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