Gunmen on rampage in Plateau; kill 12, injure five

Gunmen on Sunday night went on rampage in Kuru village of Jos south Local Council of Plateau State, killed 12 persons.

“The attack, which took place about 10:30pm, also left five others seriously injured,” says a report by The Nation.

It quotes Chairman of Jos South Local Government, Hon Gideon Dandereng, as confirming the attack to journalists in Jos

“Dandereng,” according to the report, “condemned the unwarranted attack on peace-loving and hardworking citizens.

“He also called for calm and appealed to security operatives to go after the perpetrators

“Several calls to Plateau Police Command spokesman, ASP. Gabriel Ubah, were unanswered.”