Terrorists kill nine passengers, six others in Plateau attack
No fewer than 15 people were killed in separate attacks by gunmen on communities in Jos South, Mangu and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Sunday night, with nine of the victims being passengers travelling to Jos. The passengers were killed when suspected terrorists opened fire on their vehicle at Dungus community in Read More:…
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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