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Gunmen Kill Nine After Attacking Stopped Bus In Plateau
At least nine passengers were killed when gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus while it was stopped at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The bus, which was travelling to Jos, had stopped at about 9.40pm to drop off some passengers when the attackers opened fire, according to residents and community sources.
The vehicle was later found riddled with bullets and stained with blood.
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Lawan Suleiman, a neighbour and teacher of one of the victims, confirmed the attack, saying the driver, Ibrahim, was among those killed.
He said three of the victims were from Bukuru community and that their bodies had been deposited at a hospital, with relatives preparing to take them for burial.
Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders, also confirmed the incident, saying all the victims were passengers travelling to Jos.
He said a member of Operation Rainbow was among those killed and described the attack as a tragic development.
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Tengwong added that some passengers sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospitals, where some later died.
The Plateau State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of press time.
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