{
  "id": 11704535,
  "title": "Two feared killed in Plateau mining site attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/two-feared-killed-in-plateau-mining-site-attack-11704535",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T14:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/two-feared-killed-in-plateau-mining-site-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Gunmen have attacked a mining site in Kuru Jenta, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two people. The incident occurred on Friday night, according to reports.\n\nThe victims were from Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, and were shot dead at around 11:30pm while at the mining site, Daily Trust reported.\n\nThe Plateau State government had previously imposed a curfew on certain areas, including Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu, in an effort to restore order following a series of attacks and killings. A member of the affected community, Weng Bulus, expressed concern that the victims were at the mining site during the restricted hours.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Two feared killed in Plateau mining site attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/two-feared-killed-in-plateau-mining-site-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:32:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "20 killed, 5 injured in multiple-vehicle crash in Nigeria’s Plateau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/20-killed-5-injured-in-multiple-vehicle-crash-in-nigerias-plateau",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:30:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}