Five persons have been killed at a mining site in Gero Village, Gyel District of Jos South Local Government Area, in an attack allegedly carried out by armed terrorists, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
The incident occurred just hours after gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, killing three security personnel.
This was contained in a statement signed by Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) and made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Jos said the five victims were attacked and killed at the mining site in Gero Village on Tuesday.
“Five people have been killed by armed terrorists at a mining site in Gero Village of Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State,” the statement read. Related News Nigerian corporates pick expensive debt over equity raise National security tops agenda as Senate calls emergency meeting Tuesday Female gun runner for bandits gets death sentence in Katsina
“This latest attack comes hours after terrorists attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, resulting in the death of three security personnel. Gero Village is located about five kilometres from NIPSS.
