Eleven killed, 12 wounded in South-Jos, in another Plateau community attack

No fewer than 11 people were killed in another round of attack by unknown gunmen in Lopandet Dwei Du area of Jos South local government area of Plateau State, the police have said.

Tyopev Terna, the police spokesperson, also said 12 persons were wounded in the attack and are currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and Plateau Specialist Hospital.

The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday at about 8: 30 pm.

The attack is coming just four days after a similar attack in communities of Foron District of Barikin Ladi LGA of the state.
On Sunday, at about 8.30 pm, “the Plateau State Police Command, Jos received a distress call to the effect that unknown gunmen attacked Lopandet Dwei Du Area of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“The Command immediately mobilised to the scene of crime. On arrival we discovered that some people were shot. The victims were immediately rushed to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and Plateau Specialist Hospital.

“As a result of the attack, eleven (11) persons have been confirmed dead by doctors from both hospitals mentioned above while (12) persons were wounded and are now on admission receiving treatment, ” Mr Terna said.

In previous attacks, the warring parties, Berom and Fulani communities, blamed each other as being responsible.

When contacted on the development, the spokesperson of Berom Community, Jatau Davou, told newsmen that 13 corpses were recovered and they were still looking for more.

“Eyewitnesses saw people in military uniform on motorbikes, well equipped,” he said.

According to Mr Terna, more security personnel have been deployed to the area to prevent further attacks and investigation into the crime is ongoing.