Scores of residents in Agwan Rukuba community in Jos North local government area of Plateau State are feared dead following a fresh wave of attacks on Sunday night. The attackers stormed the community around 7:30 pm, unleashing a barrage of gunfire that sent residents into a state of panic.
Eyewitnesses claim the assailants moved from house to house, spraying bullets indiscriminately, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The exact number of persons killed remains unknown at this time.
Details of the incident are still sketchy, but LEADERSHIP gathered that the attackers targeted the community in the evening hours, catching residents off guard.
The Plateau State government has yet to issue a statement on the incident.
The Plateau State government's silence on the Agwan Rukuba attacks is deafening, raising questions about its ability to protect citizens. The government must take responsibility for ensuring the safety of its residents, particularly in areas prone to such attacks. The people of Plateau State deserve better than to live in constant fear of their lives. The government's inaction will only embolden these senseless killers, making it harder to bring them to justice. The Plateau State government must take concrete steps to address this crisis and provide relief to the affected communities.
