Seven lose their lives as gunmen assault leisure spots in Plateau group

Seven folks have misplaced their lives after gunmen attacked Gyero group in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The assailants reportedly stormed the group at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 and opened hearth on unsuspecting residents at leisure spots and close by outlets.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the assault in a phone interview with Channels Television, saying seven folks had been murdered.

According to him, the our bodies of the victims had been deposited in a mortuary.

Tengwong referred to as on the Plateau State Government and safety companies to strengthen surveillance and intensify safety operations to forestall additional assaults and defend residents.

He additionally urged the authorities to make sure that these chargeable for the killings had been recognized, arrested and dropped at justice.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Command, SP Alfred Alabo, confirmed that an incident had occurred locally.

Alabo stated the command was making preparations to go to the realm, including that he couldn’t affirm the casualty determine till he acquired a full briefing from the Divisional Police Officer accountable for the realm.

He stated the Commissioner of Police’s immediate response mirrored the command’s continued efforts to make sure the security of communities throughout the state.

The PPRO assured residents that the command would pursue the attackers and guarantee they had been arrested and dropped at ebook.