Protest Erupts In Plateau Community After Suspected Gunmen Kill 2 Women

Tension erupted in Gero community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Monday after suspected gunmen allegedly killed two women, sparking protests by angry residents.

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

The incident triggered outrage among residents, particularly women and youths, who carried the bodies of the deceased to the Jos South Local Government Secretariat in protest.

The demonstrators also blocked sections of the road leading to the secretariat, causing temporary traffic disruption as they demanded improved security and justice for the victims.

One of the protesters, Mrs. Mary Chollom, described the killings as another tragic reminder of the persistent insecurity affecting communities across Plateau State.

“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.

Chollom called on both the federal and Plateau State governments to strengthen security in vulnerable communities, urging security agencies to intensify surveillance and ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted.

Following the protest, security operatives were deployed to the local government secretariat and surrounding areas to restore order, while calm gradually returned to the community.

As of the time of filing this report, the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alfred Alabo, had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.