Gunmen Kill Miners in Plateau

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

Three miners were shot dead at a site around Tanjol in Jol community of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The National Publicity Secretary, Berom Youth Movement (BYM), Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident yesterday, adding that other miners and farmers around have fled the area.

According to Tengwong, the incident occurred at about 11 a.m. He added that two other persons were injured.

Tengwong, who described the attack as one of too many, called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts towards the safety of lives and property in rural communities.

He said despite the deployment of mobile police officers in the area, killings have continued unabated.

Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Plateau, Mr. Alfred Alabo did not pick several calls to his line, but a top police officer confirmed the attack.

More than 200 people were recently killed in the villages of the Mangu, Barikin Ladi and Riyom LGAs of the state.