More than 15 people are reportedly dead and several others injured following a deadly attack by suspected gunmen in Gari Ya Waye community Angwan Rukuba, served by Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.
The attack occurred on the night of March 29, Palm Sunday, at about 7:50 p.m. local time.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the area and opened fire on unsuspecting civilians before fleeing the scene. Security personnel, including the Nigerian Army, reportedly arrived at around 8:45 p.m. to restore order and secure the affected community.
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Plateau state Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked,” and assured the public that security agencies are actively pursuing those responsible, expressing deep sorrow over the incident.
