Two people have been confirmed dead and another injured after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack, which occurred around 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, reportedly took residents by surprise, leaving the community in panic.
Confirming the incident on Wednesday, President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop, said the assailants — suspected to be armed Fulani — opened fire on villagers, killing Mr. Pam Choji and one other person.
“In another turn of events at about 7:50 p.m. on 21st October, 2025, bandits suspected to be armed Fulani attacked and shot dead two people, among whom is Mr. Pam Choji, and one was injured at Daron village of Gyel District in Jos South LGA,” Dalyop said.
He explained that the assault followed earlier intelligence reports warning of planned attacks on Gyel and neighbouring settlements.
The Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alabo Alfred, confirmed the incident, noting that security personnel had been deployed to the affected area. “Yes, we are aware of the incident. We have just finished our monthly press briefing, and we are moving to the community right now,” he said.
The latest attack underscores the persistent security challenges in Plateau State, where several communities have suffered repeated raids in recent months.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has repeatedly vowed that his administration, in collaboration with security agencies, remains committed to ending the cycle of violence and urged those involved in the attacks to embrace peace.
