Gunmen storm mining site, gun down three workers in Plateau

Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday attacked a mining site in Nyango, Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing three and injuring two others.

The attack reportedly took place at about 11:50 a.m. when the assailants invaded the mining site and opened fire on workers.

Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, expressed concern over the recurring insecurity in Gyel and surrounding communities.

BYM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, said the latest attack was not the first violent incident recorded in the area.

According to the group, residents of Gyel and neighbouring communities in Bassa Local Government Area had repeatedly raised concerns over attacks and insecurity allegedly perpetrated by armed elements operating around the Gyero and Rafin Buna axis.

The group stated that the recurring attacks have resulted in loss of lives, displacement of residents and disruption of economic activities.

It urged security agencies and government authorities to urgently dismantle criminal hideouts, take decisive action to end the cycle of violence and restore lasting peace and security across affected communities.