Three dead in Plateau mining site attack
Three men working at a mining site have been killed by suspected gunmen in the Jamus area of Kazok villages, Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement issued by the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, identified two of the victims as John Mafulul, 53, […] Three dead in Plateau mining site attack
Three men lost their lives in an attack on a mining site in Kazok villages, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) reported that John Mafulul, 53, and Ezekiel Yohanna, 50, were among the victims. The attack occurred around 5 pm on Friday. Additionally, Bulus Chun Pam, 46 from Gwom Ajang, Foron District, Barkin Ladi, died after being injured in an attack on October 7.
He succumbed to his injuries at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) on Friday. BYM expressed sorrow over the loss and urged the governments and security agencies to take immediate action to safeguard residents from further attacks. The association emphasized that mining sites, farms, rural settlements, and community roads should not become dangerous places for residents trying to make a living.
It also requested the authorities to strengthen security measures, enhance intelligence gathering, and improve early-warning systems to prevent more such incidents.
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