Six miners have been killed by gunmen on Tuesday night, They gunmen launched an attack to their camp in Turu community, Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau state.
The Jos-Abuja highway was blocked by protesting youths from several local communities, trapping travelers on the road.
Those killed have been identified as Ishaya David, 25 years from Tana; Paul Adamu from Dangyuruk, 23; Bitrus Mancha from Dantou, 43; Davou Boyi from Dawurum, 40; Joseph John from Dawurum, 39; and Timothy Peter, 35.
Lawmaker representing Jos South and Jos East federal constituency in the National Assembly, Dachung Bagos, confirmed the attack in a statement released by his aide, Danja Dafwam Yakubu;
“The member representing Jos South/Jos East in the House of Representatives, Dachung Musa Bagos, is disheartened about renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State by suspected herdsmen.
“Bagos described as sad the last night attack (Tuesday, April 25, 2023) at 8:00 pm where six people were killed at mining spot in Farinlamba Turu, Jos South Local Government of Plateau State.
“The member is also calling on the Federal security agencies as a matter of urgency to come to the aid of these hapless citizens and provide them with security.
“The member, therefore, calls on all relevant authorities to wake up and protect the lives and property of Nigerians as it’s the minimum requirement from the government.
“The member, therefore, calls on citizens in those areas to be law-abiding and restrain from taking laws into their own hands but be vigilant at all times.”
