At least seven people have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen on Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The attack reportedly occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, when the assailants stormed the community and opened fire on residents at relaxation spots and nearby shops.

Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, confirmed the deaths in a telephone interview with Channels Television.

He said the victims’ bodies had been deposited in a mortuary.

The spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, SP Alfred Alabo, confirmed that an incident had occurred in the community.

However, he said the command could not immediately verify the reported death toll, adding that officers were making arrangements to visit the area and obtain a full briefing from the Divisional Police Officer responsible for the location.

Alabo said the police would pursue those responsible for the attack and work to bring them to justice.

Tengwong condemned the killings and called on the Plateau State Government and security agencies to strengthen surveillance and intensify security operations across vulnerable communities.

He also urged authorities to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack.

The latest incident has heightened concerns about the safety of residents in Jos South, as police continue efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the killings.

The police said they would visit the affected community and continue efforts to apprehend the attackers.

The final casualty figure and the identities of the victims had not been independently confirmed by the police at the time of reporting.