The Berom Youth Moulders-Association condemned the incident and called on security agencies to investigate the killings and identify those responsible. Community representatives also urged miners and residents to avoid movement at night and comply with the state government’s curfew amid heightened security concerns.
Security agencies had not officially confirmed the latest deaths as of the time of reporting, according to the available reports.
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Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta in Plateau State, with community leaders urging residents to avoid night mining. Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta, near the boundary between Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, on...
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- Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta in Plateau State, with community leaders urging residents to avoid night mining.
- Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta, near the boundary between Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, on Friday night.
- Community sources said the victims, reportedly from Heipang District, were shot at about 11:30pm while at the mining site.The Berom Youth Moulders-Association condemned the incident and called on security agencies to investigate the killings and identify those responsible.
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Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta in Plateau State, with community leaders urging residents to avoid night mining. Two people are feared dead after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site around Kuru Jenta, near the boundary between Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, on...
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October 3, 2026
