At least seven people have been killed after gunmen invaded the Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, triggering panic among residents.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 10:20pm on Monday and opened fire indiscriminately, killing some victims in their shops and others at a local restaurant where food was being prepared.
A community member, Bot Silas, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen launched the attack under the cover of darkness, forcing residents to flee for safety.
According to him, seven people lost their lives in the incident, which left the community in fear.
Silas said some of the victims were caught in their shops, while others were attacked at the restaurant.
The motive for the attack was not immediately known, and details surrounding the circumstances of the killings remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Reacting to the incident, the spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, condemned the killings, describing the attack as unacceptable.
Tengwong called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect residents and track down those responsible for the violence.
He also urged the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the perpetrators were brought to justice.
The BYM spokesman stressed the need for improved security measures to enable residents to go about their daily activities without fear of attacks.
The latest incident adds to security concerns in Plateau State, where attacks on communities have repeatedly raised calls for stronger protection of lives and property.
