Two people from Heipang District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State have been killed by suspected gunmen at a mining site around Kuru Jenta.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday at a mining site located near the boundary between Kuru Jenta in Jos South Local Government Area and Heipang.

Community Confirms Attack

A member of the affected community, Weng Bulus, confirmed the killings and condemned the attack.

Bulus said the victims were at the mining site during the night, despite a curfew imposed by the state government.

She urged residents to remain vigilant and comply with the curfew, warning that movements during restricted hours, particularly night mining activities, could expose people to security risks.

Bulus also called on residents to take necessary precautions given the security situation in the area.

Youth Group Demands Investigation

The spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, Rwang Tengwong, also condemned the killings and called on security agencies to investigate the incident.

Tengwong urged authorities to identify those responsible for the attack and bring them to justice.

He further advised residents, particularly miners, to avoid night mining and comply with security measures introduced by the government.

Security Agencies Yet to Confirm Attack

Efforts to reach security operatives for confirmation of the latest incident were unsuccessful as of the time the report was filed.

The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identity of the perpetrators and their motive, therefore remain unclear.

The latest incident adds to concerns over attacks around mining communities in Plateau State. A separate attack at a mining site in Barkin Ladi in September reportedly left six people dead and two injured.

Authorities are expected to investigate the latest killings and determine those responsible.