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  • BREAKING NEWS: Gunmen kill seven Plateau residents

    BREAKING NEWS: Gunmen kill seven Plateau residents

    Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have struck Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state, killing no fewer than seven persons.

    This follows another killing which took pmace less than 24 hours after 18 other persons lost their lives during a clash between bandits and members of vigilante group in the Wase Council Area of the state.

    Spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the latest killings in Jos South LGA on Monday.

    Tengwong, who is the National Publicity Secretary of the body noted that the attack in which seven people were confirmed dead took place at Danda chugwi community following an attack by Fulani Militias.

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    “The attack happened on Sunday, 31/07/2022 at around 9:00pm.

    “Others who sustain serious gun injuries have been taken to Vom Christian hospital for immediate medical attention.”

    The authorities of security agencies in the state including the police and the military special Taskforce in charge of peace maintenance were yet to issue any public statement regarding the killings as of the time of filing this report.

    Meanwhile, security has been beefed up in the area with movements restricted.

    TheNewsGuru exclusively gathered tension is high and the threat of fresh reprisals may be in the offing.

  • Fresh killings: Lalong re-imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos North LGA

    Fresh killings: Lalong re-imposes 24-hour curfew on Jos North LGA

    The Plateau State Government has re-imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area (LGA).

    Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Simon Lalong, Dr Makut Macham, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.

    Imposing curfew on the local government follows tensions sparked by the attack on Yelwa Zangam – a village in Zangam District of the state.

    According to Governor Lalong, the 24-hour curfew will come into force from 4pm on August 25 until further notice.

    “The proactive decision became necessary following imminent threat to lives and properties within the local government area and the need to forestall the breakdown of law and order,” the statement said.

    “It will also enable security agencies deploy appropriately to maintain security as the search for the attackers of the villagers continues.

    “The governor has appealed to the citizens of Jos North to cooperate with the government by abiding by the 24-hour curfew commencing 4pm, 25th August 2021, as security agencies have been mandated to ensure that those who violate the curfew are arrested.”

    Governor Lalong equally states that the 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos South and Bassa LGAs still remains in place until further notice.

    Meanwhile, those on essential duties such as health personnel, journalists, fire service and paramilitary and others, have been exempted from the curfew.

    Such persons were, however, asked to ensure they could provide their means of identification at all times.

    “The Governor is calling for calm as he is seriously grieved by the attacks,” the statement added.

    “He again sympathises with the victims but wants them to show restraint and allow the government to handle the matter to disallow hoodlums from taking advantage of the unfortunate situation to cause mayhem and destruction in the state.”