Gunmen have killed two people and injured two others in fresh attacks on communities in Plateau State, including Heipang area opposite Plateau State Polytechnic.
The incident occurred on Wednesday night when armed men invaded Ban community in Heipang around 11 pm and opened fire on residents.
Three persons were reportedly hit by bullets and rushed to hospital. One of the victims, a woman, later died from her injuries, while two others are receiving treatment.
The attack sparked panic among students of Plateau State Polytechnic, particularly those living off campus, as gunshots echoed through the area.
A student, Nanchip Dube, described the situation as chaotic, saying the sounds of gunfire caused widespread fear within the student community.
“The sounds of gunshots created panic amongst students,” he said.
In a separate incident earlier the same night in Riyom Local Government Area, 27-year-old Amos Monday was killed when gunmen ambushed a group of youths between Baten village in Wereng Ward and Du’a village in Kwi Ward around 8:15 pm.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed both attacks and urged residents of Kwi, Wereng, and neighbouring communities in Jos South, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom to remain vigilant.
Efforts to reach the Plateau State Police Command for comments were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
