Passengers killed as gunmen open fire on bus in Plateau
No fewer than nine passengers were killed when gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Residents told journalists that the incident occurred when the bus driver parked to drop off some passengers at the junction. Daily Trust reports that the bus […]
Nine passengers met a tragic end when gunmen unleashed gunfire upon a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were on their way to Jos when the horrific attack unfolded. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus driver had parked to disembark some passengers at the junction prior to the assault.
Daily Trust noted that the bloodied bus bore numerous bullet holes. A neighbor and teacher of one of the victims, Lawan Suleiman, confirmed the harrowing incident, stating that the perpetrator was identified as Ibrahim, Ibrahim's also being the victim's student. Three of the deceased hailed from the nearby Bukuru community. Their bodies were promptly taken to the hospital, with relatives making preparations to escort them for burial.
Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders, also corroborated the incident, saying the victims were passengers en route to Jos when the assailants unleashed their deadly barrage. Among the deceased was a member of Operation Rainbow. Tengwong mourned the senseless loss of life. Plateau state police have yet to release an official statement concerning the incident, as of the latest update.
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