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Gunmen Kill Seven in Night Attack on Plateau Community
Gunmen have killed seven persons in an overnight attack on Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, throwing residents into panic.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 10:20pm on Monday and opened fire indiscriminately, killing victims in their shops and at a local restaurant.
A community member, Mr Bot Silas, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen struck at night, forcing residents to flee for safety.
According to him, some of the victims were killed in their shops, while others were attacked at a local restaurant where food was being prepared.
Silas said seven persons died in the attack, which caused widespread panic among residents.
Reacting to the incident, the spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings and called on security agencies to take urgent action.
He described the killing of innocent residents as unacceptable and urged security operatives to intensify efforts to protect communities and arrest those responsible.
Tengwong also called for a thorough investigation and the prosecution of the perpetrators, stressing the need to restore security and enable residents to go about their daily activities without fear.
