Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have killed six miners in the Turu community in Jos South Local Government Area in an attack on Tuesday.
The Honourable member representing Jos South/Jos East federal constituency in the National Assembly, Dachung Bagos, who confirmed the latest killing in a statement on Wednesday, said the latest victims were local miners carrying out their activities at a mining site when the gunmen attacked them.
Following the death of the miners, youths from various communities in the area blocked the Jos -Abuja highway in protest, leaving commuters stranded on the road.
In the statement signed by the honourable’s media aide, Danja Dafwam Yakubu, Bagos l called on the State government and security agencies to come to the aid of his constituents and stop further attacks on the communities.
“The member representing Jos South/Jos East in the House of Representatives, Dachung Musa Bagos, is disheartened about renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State by suspected herdsmen,” the statement reads.
“Bagos described as sad the last night attack (Tuesday, April 25, 2023) at 8:00 pm where six people were killed at mining spot in Farin-Lamba Turu, Jos South Local Government of Plateau State.
“The lawmaker wondered how the criminals beat security agents to perpetrate these heinous acts and vanish into thin air without resistance.
“Those killed include Ishaya David, 25 years from Tana; Paul Adamu from Dangyuruk, 23; Bitrus Mancha from Dantou, 43; Davou Boyi from Dawurum, 40; Joseph John from Dawurum, 39; and Timothy Peter, 35.
“The member is also calling on the Federal security agencies as a matter of urgency to come to the aid of these hapless citizens and provide them with security.
“The member, therefore, calls on all relevant authorities to wake up and protect the lives and property of Nigerians as it’s the minimum requirement from the government.
“The member, therefore, calls on citizens in those areas to be law-abiding and restrain from taking laws into their own hands but be vigilant at all times.”
