Gunmen on Wednesday night attacked communities in Plateau State, killing two persons and injuring two others in separate incidents that have heightened fears among residents.
One of the attacks occurred in the Heipang community, opposite the Plateau State Polytechnic, where a woman was shot and later died from her injuries.
According to reports, the attack happened in the Ban community, Heipang, at about 11 p.m., when gunmen invaded the area and began shooting sporadically.
Three people were reportedly hit by bullets and rushed to a hospital for treatment. However, one of the victims, a woman, later died from gunshot wounds, while two others sustained injuries.
The incident triggered panic among students of the Plateau State Polytechnic, particularly those living off-campus.
A student of the institution, Nanchip Dube, who spoke with Vanguard, said the sound of gunshots caused confusion within the campus community.
“The sounds of gunshots created panic amongst students,” Dube said.
In a related attack earlier in the evening, 27-year-old Amos Monday, a resident of Du’a village in Kwi Ward, was killed by gunmen in Riyom Local Government Area.
The victim was reportedly ambushed around 8:15 p.m. while returning with other youths between Baten village in Wereng Ward and Du’a village in Kwi Ward.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed both incidents to journalists in Jos.
He urged residents of Kwi, Wereng, and neighbouring communities in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas to remain vigilant amid rising security concerns in the region.