Bandits kill 30 in fresh attack in Jos

No fewer than 30 persons were killed during an attack at Yelwa Zangam community behind the University of Jos (UNIJOS) by suspected bandits.

Eyewitnesses told The Nation the gunmen invaded the community around 9 pm on Tuesday, burning houses and shooting anyone on sight.

It was gathered the bandits disabled the bridge leading to Naraguta community, preventing any access to help before launching the attacks.

At the time of this report, it was learnt over 35 corpses have been recovered.

The attack occurred barely one week after over 25 travellers were killed in Gada -Biyu – Rukuba road in Jos North LGA.

A resident, Yakubu, confirmed the fresh attack to reporters on Wednesday morning.

According to him, more than 30 people were killed and security personnel were drafted to the area.

Plateau Police Command, spokesman, ASP Gabriel Ubah confirmed the incident.

He said, “We are aware of an incident in the area, I will brief later.”