Three people were killed in a gun attack on Friday in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims—Luka Sandu Pam, 36, Samuel Davou, 38, and Deme Saidu, 35—were among about 15 youths returning from a mining site in Gero on motorcycles when they were ambushed. Dung Davou, Gyel youth leader, said gunfire broke out suddenly, causing the group to scatter. "We started hearing sporadic gunshots, and everyone scattered. Unfortunately, three of our people were killed," he said. One person was injured and taken to hospital by police.
The attack occurred less than 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State, where he promised justice and protection for victims of the Angwan Rukuba massacre that left 26 dead. Solomon Dalyop, Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulder Association, said the victims had marked Good Friday before the attack. He confirmed a recent security meeting with Fulani leaders and military officials at the Sector 2 Command of the Nigerian Army in Jos South, where threats from unidentified armed groups in Gero, Rafin Bauna and Dutsen Kura were discussed. "We were informed about suspicious mobs in these areas and we have since cautioned our people to be vigilant, especially at night," he said. Dalyop warned that inaction could lead to further violence. "If nothing serious is done, this may just be the beginning of more attacks. Armed groups are taking over our bushes." Calls to police spokesperson Alfred Alabo went unanswered.
President Tinubu's promise of protection rings hollow when attacks like this follow within two days of his visit. The fact that victims were returning from observing Good Friday underscores how routine violence has become in Plateau's conflict zones. With only police responding and no military intervention reported, the state's security architecture appears ineffective despite high-level meetings. This latest bloodshed suggests armed groups operate with near impunity, and assurances from the presidency mean little without visible, sustained security presence on the ground.
