Armed attackers fatally shoot two females in Plateau village, prompting local outcry against rising crime rates

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By Golok Nanmwa

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JOS — Tension has gripped Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State following the killing of two women by suspected gunmen, an incident that triggered protests by residents on Monday.

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The victims were reportedly discovered dead in the early hours of the day in Gero community, located behind the Jos South Local Government Secretariat. The circumstances surrounding the killings remained unclear at the time of filing this report.

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The discovery sparked outrage among residents, particularly women and youths, who marched to the local government secretariat carrying the bodies of the deceased to protest the incident and demand urgent action from authorities.

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The protesters later blocked parts of the road leading to the secretariat, causing temporary disruption to vehicular movement as they called for improved security measures and justice for the victims.

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One of the protesters, Mrs. Mary Chollom, condemned the killings, describing the incident as another painful reflection of the security challenges facing communities across Plateau State.

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She lamented that innocent residents, including women, children and farmers, have continued to suffer the consequences of violent attacks, leaving families traumatised and communities in fear.

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“We are tired of burying our loved ones. These women did nothing to deserve this. Government and security agencies must take decisive action to stop these senseless killings and ensure those responsible are brought to justice,” she said.

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Chollom appealed to both the federal and state governments to strengthen security operations in vulnerable communities and ensure residents can go about their daily activities without fear.

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She also urged security agencies to intensify surveillance, identify those behind the attack and bring them to justice, noting that accountability would help restore confidence among residents.

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Following the protest, security personnel were deployed to the Jos South Local Government Secretariat and surrounding areas, while calm gradually returned to the community.

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Efforts to get official confirmation from the spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

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