Suspected Gunmen Kill Two at Mining Site in Plateau

On October 2, 2026, two people were killed by suspected gunmen at a mining site located near the boundary between Kuru Jenta in Jos South Local Government Area and Heipang in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 11:30 pm while the victims were working at the site.

Community member Weng Bulus confirmed the deaths on October 3, stating that both victims were from Heipang District. Bulus emphasized that the victims were at the site during the hours covered by a government-imposed curfew and urged residents to respect movement restrictions, particularly advising against night mining due to security risks.

Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders Association, condemned the killings and called for security agencies to investigate and bring those responsible to justice. Efforts to reach the spokesman, Alabo Alfred, for a response were unsuccessful as his phone was switched off at the time of the report.