By Golok Nanmwa

Three persons were killed while two others sustained injuries after gunmen attacked a mining site at Nyango in Gyel District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources said the incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, causing panic as miners and residents fled for safety.

A resident of the community, Chuwang Rogo, said the attackers stormed the mining site and opened fire on miners.

Rogo said three people lost their lives in the attack while two others sustained injuries.