Gunmen Kill Two Family Members in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked Kogot village in Vwang (Vom) District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing two members of the same family.

A community member, Jerry Badung, said the attack occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Monday.

The victims were identified as 78-year-old Ngo Shettu Badung and 52-year-old Danjuma Badung.

According to him, the attackers stormed the community at night and opened fire on the victims, causing panic among residents who fled for safety.

“People started running when the gunshots began. Residents were terrified because the attack happened late in the night,” he said.

The incident was also confirmed in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM), Rwang Tengwong.

The association said the killings came amid growing tension in the area following the arrest and continued detention of eight local guards from Vwang District by security operatives.

BYM expressed concern over the recurring attacks on communities in the area and called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and property.

Efforts to get a reaction from the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.